- 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
$28
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
7
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 $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 7 buses that leave Motala for Stockholm on Sat, Jun 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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.
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500 · 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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $50 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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motala to Stockholm costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 05:18AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator ÖstgötaTrafiken | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Motala to Stockholm buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
400 · 500 | 9:30 AM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h55 | 1:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
400 | 11:45 AM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h20 | 3:05 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 · 400 | 2:15 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 6h40 | 8:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
400 · 400 | 3:40 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 6h15 | 9:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 4:00 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 · 400 | 10:30 PM Mjölby, Resecentrum | 6h10 | 4:40 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
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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 $16 (€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 $16 (€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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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.
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