- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alingsås to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alingsås to Stockholm will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 34 trains that leave Alingsås for Stockholm on Mon, Jun 22, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
178 SJ
164 SJ
166 SJ
176 SJ
180 SJ
2050 VR Snabbtåg
2036 VR Snabbtåg
2046 VR Snabbtåg
2042 VR Snabbtåg
2050 VR Snabbtåg+
550 VästtrafikOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alingsås to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $87 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alingsås to Stockholm:
A train is $54 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alingsås to Stockholm costing on average $87 (€72).
A train is $214 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alingsås to Stockholm costing on average $248 (€203).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 40m faster (3h 17m by train vs 4h 57m by car) and roughly $55 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $88 (€72)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with VR, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), VR Snabbtåg.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alingsås to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
164 SJ+ 550 Västtrafik+ 4124 Mälartåg | 5:45 AM Alingsås | 4h34 | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ | 6:10 AM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ+ 4124 Mälartåg | 6:10 AM Alingsås station | 4h09 | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
166 SJ | 7:11 AM Alingsås station | 4h33 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 SJ | 8:10 AM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ · 660 SJ | 9:10 AM Alingsås station | 4h10 | 1:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ · 430 X 2000 | 10:10 AM Alingsås station | 3h26 | 1:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ | 11:10 AM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 SJ · 432 X 2000 | 11:10 AM Alingsås station | 3h30 | 2:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
176 SJ · 434 X 2000 | 12:10 PM Alingsås station | 3h29 | 3:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
176 SJ | 12:10 PM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 4:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2036 VR Snabbtåg | 12:46 PM Alingsås | 3h16 | 4:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg | 1:03 PM Alingsås station | 2h59 | 4:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ | 1:10 PM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ · 436 X 2000 | 1:10 PM Alingsås station | 3h30 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ · 438 X 2000+ 550 Västtrafik | 1:46 PM Alingsås | 3h54 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ · 438 X 2000 | 2:10 PM Alingsås station | 3h30 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ | 2:10 PM Alingsås station | 4h34 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10182 SJ · 440 X 2000+ 550 Västtrafik | 2:48 PM Alingsås | 3h53 | 6:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
10182 SJ · 440 X 2000 | 3:10 PM Alingsås station | 3h31 | 6:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10184 SJ · 442 SJ 3000+ 550 Västtrafik | 3:48 PM Alingsås | 3h58 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2042 VR Snabbtåg | 4:00 PM Alingsås station | 3h02 | 7:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10184 SJ · 442 SJ 3000 | 4:10 PM Alingsås station | 3h36 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 550 Västtrafik · 13466 Västtrafik | 4:18 PM Alingsås | 4h21 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
13466 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000 | 4:53 PM Alingsås station | 3h46 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg | 5:47 PM Alingsås | 3h15 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg | 6:03 PM Alingsås station | 2h59 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10188 SJ · 446 X 2000 | 6:11 PM Alingsås station | 3h32 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10190 SJ · 448 X 2000+ 550 Västtrafik | 6:44 PM Alingsås | 3h55 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
10190 SJ · 448 X 2000 | 7:13 PM Alingsås station | 3h26 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 550 Västtrafik | 7:44 PM Alingsås | 3h13 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2050 VR Snabbtåg | 8:00 PM Alingsås station | 2h57 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 SJ · 450 SJ 3000 | 8:11 PM Alingsås station | 3h36 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
400 X 2000+ 550 Västtrafik | 11:06 PM Alingsås | 9h46 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Alingsås to Stockholm run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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