Travel to Alingsås
Getting to Alingsås is easy! Whether by train, car, bike, or bus, there are excellent connections to Sweden’s capital of fika.
Coordinates
N57° 55′ 48.158″, E12° 31′ 57.055″
By Car
From the South via the West Coast/Gothenburg:
Take the E6 all the way to Gothenburg. In Gothenburg, follow the signs for the E20 towards Stockholm. After about 40 minutes (approximately 50 km), you will reach Alingsås. Turn left at the first roundabout to enter the town center.
From the South via Borås:
In Borås, follow signs for Route 180 to Alingsås. The drive takes about 40 minutes, covering roughly 40 km. Route 180 leads directly into Alingsås.
From the North via Vara, Skara, Mariestad:
Follow the E20 past Mariestad, Skara, and Vara. From Vara, the drive takes about 40–45 minutes (around 50 km). When you arrive in Alingsås, keep right to reach the town center.
From the North via Trollhättan, Vänersborg:
From the north, take the E45 to Trollhättan, then follow Route 44 for a short distance before turning onto Route 42 towards Sollebrunn. In central Sollebrunn, turn right onto Route 190 towards Alingsås. About 10 km before Alingsås, turn left. From Sollebrunn, the drive takes approximately 30 minutes.
By Public Transport
From Gothenburg, commuter trains run every 30 minutes and the journey takes about 40 minutes. From Stockholm, several trains stop in Alingsås daily, with travel times ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 hours. Buses run roughly every hour from Borås (times vary depending on day and schedule).
Map of Alingsås
Alingsås Municipality has created a map showing swimming areas, barbecue spots, and more. View the map here.
Welcome to Alingsås!