- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Motala to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motala to Stockholm will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 4 buses that leave Motala for Stockholm on Wed, Jul 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
FlixBus
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400 · 400Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motala to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Motala to Stockholm:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motala to Stockholm costing on average $28 (€28).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€23) compared to roughly $41 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€18). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Motala to Stockholm buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
400 | 10:00 AM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h20 | 1:20 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 · 400 | 10:00 AM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
400 | 3:55 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h20 | 7:15 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Motala to Stockholm run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€13) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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Most Motala to Stockholm buses use the Mjölby, Resecentrum to Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Motala and Stockholm bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
Available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen): Elevators, ramps.
Stockholm, Cityterminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Cityterminalen (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Swedish Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
Available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen: Elevators, ramps.
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