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Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motala to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motala to Gothenburg will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Motala to Gothenburg without transferring at least 2 times.
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
171 SJ · 60171 SJ
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
169 SJ · 60169 SJ
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
167 SJ · 60167 SJ
8180 Tåg i Bergslagen+
10183 SJ · 70183 SJ
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+
179 SJ · 60179 SJ
8234 Tåg i Bergslagen+
157 SJ · 60157 SJ
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+
175 SJ · 60175 SJ
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
167 SJ · 60167 SJ
8234 Tåg i Bergslagen+
159 SJ · 60159 SJ
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
169 SJ · 60169 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motala to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 3h 53m versus 2h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Motala to Gothenburg trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 11:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 8h39 | 7:43 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
8234 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h40 | 12:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8234 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 159 SJ · 60159 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h40 | 10:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
157 SJ · 60157 SJ+ 8234 Tåg i Bergslagen | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h40 | 9:44 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8234 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 165 SJ · 60165 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h40 | 1:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8716 Östgötapendeln+ 427 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h52 | 1:56 PM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
8716 Östgötapendeln+ 2124 Mälartåg+ 427 SJ 3000 · 165 SJ | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h40 | 1:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8720 Östgötapendeln+ 2128 Mälartåg+ 429 X 2000+ 100 Västtrafik | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 2:50 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 3 transfers | |
8720 Östgötapendeln+ 2128 Mälartåg+ 429 X 2000+ 100 Västtrafik | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h48 | 2:52 PM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 171 SJ · 60171 SJ | 10:31 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h13 | 4:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 167 SJ · 60167 SJ | 10:31 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h20 | 2:51 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 439 X 2000 | 10:31 AM Motala, Centralstation | 9h24 | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 169 SJ · 60169 SJ | 10:31 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h13 | 3:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 665 SJ · 439 X 2000 | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h51 | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 665 SJ · 173 SJ | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h40 | 5:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 665 SJ · 175 SJ | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h40 | 6:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8732 Östgötapendeln+ 435 X 2000+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 12:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h48 | 5:52 PM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
8732 Östgötapendeln+ 435 X 2000 · 173 SJ · 60173 SJ | 12:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h40 | 5:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 179 SJ · 60179 SJ | 2:31 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h13 | 8:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 175 SJ · 60175 SJ | 2:31 PM Motala, Centralstation | 4h13 | 6:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 177 SJ · 60177 SJ | 2:31 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 7:47 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 439 X 2000 | 2:31 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h24 | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8744 Östgötapendeln+ 2152 Mälartåg+ 441 X 2000 · 179 SJ | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h40 | 8:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8744 Östgötapendeln+ 2152 Mälartåg+ 643 SJ 3000 · 181 SJ | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h40 | 9:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8744 Östgötapendeln+ 2152 Mälartåg+ 441 X 2000+ 100 Västtrafik | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h55 | 8:59 PM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
8744 Östgötapendeln+ 2152 Mälartåg+ 643 SJ 3000 · 10183 SJ | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 8h47 | 11:51 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8748 Östgötapendeln+ 2156 Mälartåg+ 443 X 2000 · 181 SJ | 4:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h40 | 9:44 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
8748 Östgötapendeln+ 2156 Mälartåg+ 2043 VR Snabbtåg · 62043 VR Snabbtåg | 4:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 9:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Motala to Gothenburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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