Skövde to Alingsås train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Skövde to Alingsås

Showing times and prices for Aug 07

Cheapest price

€8

Average price

€8

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

55 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

92 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Alingsås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Skövde to Alingsås will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Skövde for Alingsås on Fri, Aug 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .

On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 55 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.

  • Västtrafik
    10:00 PM0h55
    Skövde
    10:55 PMAlingsås
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Skövde to Alingsås

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Trains from Skövde to Alingsås run on average 39 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.

There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
57 miles (92 km)
Average train duration
51m
Cheapest ticket price
€8
Trains per day
39
Direct trains
24
Fastest train
55m
First train
12:05 AM
Last train
11:56 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
56 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Skövde to Alingsås train times

The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Alingsås trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Västtrafik7201 Västtrafik · 3421 Västtrafik4:41 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h02
5:43 AM Alingsås station1 transfer
Västtrafik7201 Västtrafik · 3421 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik4:41 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h25
6:06 AM Alingsås2 transfers
Västtrafik3425 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik5:47 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h20
7:07 AM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik3425 Västtrafik5:47 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h01
6:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ155 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik6:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
8:07 AM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ155 SJ6:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
7:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ157 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik7:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
9:07 AM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ157 SJ7:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
8:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ159 SJ8:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
9:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ159 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik8:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
10:07 AM Alingsås1 transfer
VR2021 VR Snabbtåg9:08 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h46
9:54 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ161 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik9:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
11:07 AM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ161 SJ9:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
10:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik13439 Västtrafik10:11 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h57
11:08 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ163 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik10:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
12:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ163 SJ10:50 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
11:48 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
VR2025 VR Snabbtåg11:05 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
11:54 AM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ165 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik11:52 AM Skövde Centralstation
1h15
1:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ165 SJ11:52 AM Skövde Centralstation
0h56
12:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik13449 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik12:14 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h53
2:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik13449 Västtrafik12:14 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h55
1:09 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ429 X 2000+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik12:29 PM Skövde Centralstation
2h19
2:48 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ167 SJ12:53 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h02
1:55 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ169 SJ1:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
2:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ169 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik1:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
3:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
VR2031 VR Snabbtåg2:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
2:54 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ171 SJ2:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
3:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ171 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik2:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
4:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik13455 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik3:09 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h28
4:37 PM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik13455 Västtrafik3:09 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h56
4:05 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ173 SJ3:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
4:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ173 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik3:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
5:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
VR2035 VR Snabbtåg4:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
4:54 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
VR2035 VR Snabbtåg+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik4:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h32
5:37 PM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik13469 Västtrafik4:23 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h01
5:24 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ437 X 2000+Västtrafik13469 Västtrafik4:29 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h55
5:24 PM Alingsås station1 transfer
SJ175 SJ4:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
5:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ175 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik4:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h17
6:07 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ439 X 2000+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik5:30 PM Skövde Centralstation
2h14
7:44 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ177 SJ5:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h01
6:51 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
VR2039 VR Snabbtåg6:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
6:54 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ441 X 2000+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik6:30 PM Skövde Centralstation
2h14
8:44 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ179 SJ6:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
7:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik13479 Västtrafik7:10 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h55
8:05 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ181 SJ+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik7:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h16
9:06 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ181 SJ7:50 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h58
8:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
VR2043 VR Snabbtåg8:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
8:54 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
SJ445 X 2000+Västtrafik550 Västtrafik8:25 PM Skövde Centralstation
2h19
10:44 PM Alingsås1 transfer
SJ10183 SJ8:52 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h59
9:51 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
VR2045 VR Snabbtåg9:05 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h49
9:54 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik3489 Västtrafik9:52 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h57
10:49 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik3489 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik9:52 PM Skövde Centralstation
1h14
11:06 PM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik3493 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik10:53 PM Skövde Centralstation
6h43
5:36 AM Alingsås1 transfer
Västtrafik3493 Västtrafik10:53 PM Skövde Centralstation
0h55
11:48 PM Alingsås station0 transfersDirect

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SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
56m
Cheapest Price
€8
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Västtrafik

About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
€8
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
VR frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Alingsås

Things to do in Alingsås

Discover the best of Alingsås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alingsås trip today.

  • Must visit

Alingsås museum

Local museum presenting Alingsås history, industry, and everyday life. A strong starting point for understanding the town and region.

  • Recommended

Lantbruksmuseet Nolhaga

Small museum in Nolhaga Park focused on agricultural heritage and rural life, ideal for families and visitors interested in local traditions.

  • Recommended

Konsthallen Alingsås

Gallery space used for temporary exhibitions by local and visiting artists, offering a contemporary complement to the town museum.

Swedish krona (kr)

Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller EU towns, but local transit is limited and cafés are fairly priced.

Average meal costs

Budget
90-140 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
180-320 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
450 kr+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
35-50 kr for a coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Trains from Skövde to Alingsås

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skövde to Alingsås by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alingsås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Skövde to Alingsås can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €8, while the average price is around €8.
The train from Skövde to Alingsås takes 55m and runs 39 per day.
The first train from Skövde to Alingsås leaves at 12:05 AM.
The distance by train from Skövde to Alingsås is 57 miles (92 km).
The last train from Skövde to Alingsås leaves at 11:56 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Skövde to Alingsås.
Yes, there is a direct train from Skövde to Alingsås. This service operates 24 times per day, provided by VR.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Skövde to Alingsås.
The train station in Skövde that goes to Alingsås is Skövde Centralstation, which connects to Alingsås station.
The train journey from Skövde to Alingsås offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, featuring lush forests, open fields, and picturesque small towns.
Yes, you can take the train from Skövde to Alingsås.
Popular day trips by train from Alingsås include Gothenburg, Jönköping, Varberg, Katrineholm, Halmstad.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) as its currency. It is generally better for travelers to use cards, as card payments are widely accepted across the country, including in most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Cash is less commonly used but can be handy in smaller towns or for small purchases.
In Alingsås, travelers should be aware of common urban safety concerns such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and during events. There are no widely reported scams specific to Alingsås, but travelers are advised to stay vigilant when using public transportation or interacting with street vendors. Overall, the town is considered safe with standard precautions recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Skövde to Alingsås

Most Skövde to Alingsås trains use the Skövde Centralstation to Alingsås tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Alingsås, Hjälmared Alle. Use this guide to compare Skövde and Alingsås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Skövde
Arrival train stations in Alingsås

Which Skövde station do trains to Alingsås leave from?

Trains from Skövde to Alingsås leave from Skövde Centralstation. The station is from Skövde city centre at 541 30 Skövde, Sweden.
Skövde Centralstation541 30 Skövde, SwedenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Skövde Centralstation from Skövde city centre

Bus2, 4, 6, 200, 500, 505, 501, 600, 610, 613 · 1m · €1 · every ~30 min

Skövde Centralstation train station facilities and services

Skövde Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurang Sällskapet, Restaurang Glädje

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Skövde Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Skövde Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Skövde Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Skövde Centralstation: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Skövde Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Scandic Billingen, Clarion Collection Hotel Majoren, Quality Hotel Prisma.

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