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Jumbo Stay
A hostel and aviation-themed experience inside a retired Boeing 747 beside Arlanda. Popular with plane enthusiasts and travelers looking for an unusual airport-area visit.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
114
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 Arlanda Airport will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport without transferring at least once.
8748 Östgötapendeln+
286 SJ+
7962 Arlanda Express
8744 Östgötapendeln+
284 SJ+
7958 Arlanda Express
8746 Östgötapendeln+
286 SJ+
7962 Arlanda Express
8742 Östgötapendeln+
284 SJ+
7958 Arlanda Express
620 Östgötatrafiken+
286 SJ+
7962 Arlanda Express
8746 Östgötapendeln+
284 SJ
8742 Östgötapendeln+
282 SJ
8750 Östgötapendeln+
286 SJ
8706 Östgötapendeln+
264 SJ
274 SJ+
8726 ÖstgötapendelnOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 4m 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:34 PM Motala | 3h16 | 5:50 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
8702 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 4:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8702 Östgötapendeln+ 264 SJ | 4:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h16 | 8:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8702 Östgötapendeln+ 266 SJ | 4:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h17 | 9:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8704 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 5:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8704 Östgötapendeln+ 266 SJ | 5:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h47 | 9:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8704 Östgötapendeln+ 264 SJ | 5:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h46 | 8:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
520 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ+ 7924 Arlanda Express | 5:18 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h22 | 10:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
520 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ+ 7822 Arlanda Express | 5:18 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h07 | 10:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
520 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ+ 7922 Arlanda Express | 5:18 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h52 | 10:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
8706 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 5:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8706 Östgötapendeln+ 264 SJ | 5:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h16 | 8:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8706 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 5:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8706 Östgötapendeln+ 266 SJ | 5:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h17 | 9:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8708 Östgötapendeln+ 266 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h47 | 9:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8708 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8708 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h46 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8710 Östgötapendeln+ 266 SJ | 6:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h17 | 9:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8710 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 6:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 9h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8710 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 6:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8710 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 6:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8712 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 7:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8712 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 7:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8712 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 7:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h46 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8714 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 7:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h16 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8714 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 7:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8714 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 7:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
520 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 7930 Arlanda Express | 7:48 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h22 | 12:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
620 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 7930 Arlanda Express | 7:50 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h20 | 12:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
620 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ+ 7830 Arlanda Express | 7:50 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h35 | 12:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
8716 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8716 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8716 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h46 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8718 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 8:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8718 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 8:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 9h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8718 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 8:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8718 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 8:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h16 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
620 Östgötatrafiken+ 274 SJ+ 7938 Arlanda Express | 8:50 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h20 | 2:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
620 Östgötatrafiken+ 278 SJ+ 7946 Arlanda Express | 8:50 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h20 | 4:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
620 Östgötatrafiken+ 274 SJ+ 7838 Arlanda Express | 8:50 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h35 | 2:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 2 transfers | |
8720 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8720 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h46 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8720 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h46 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8722 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 9:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8722 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 9:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8722 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 9:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8724 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 10:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8724 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 10:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h46 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8724 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 10:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h46 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8726 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 10:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8726 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 10:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8726 Östgötapendeln+ 274 SJ | 10:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h16 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8726 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 10:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 8h16 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h46 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8728 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 11:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8730 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 11:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8730 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 11:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8730 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 11:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8732 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 12:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h46 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8732 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 12:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8732 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 12:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8734 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 12:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8734 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 12:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8734 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 12:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 7h16 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8734 Östgötapendeln+ 278 SJ | 12:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h16 | 3:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8736 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 1:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h46 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8736 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 1:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h46 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8736 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 1:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 4h46 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8738 Östgötapendeln+ 282 SJ | 1:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 4h16 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8738 Östgötapendeln+ 284 SJ | 1:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 5h16 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8738 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 1:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 6h16 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8738 Östgötapendeln+ 280 SJ | 1:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h16 | 4:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Motala to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:34, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 3:34 AM |
Last train 9:04 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm Arlanda Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm Arlanda Airport trip today.
A hostel and aviation-themed experience inside a retired Boeing 747 beside Arlanda. Popular with plane enthusiasts and travelers looking for an unusual airport-area visit.
Local museum in nearby Sigtuna covering Sweden’s earliest town history, Viking-era finds, medieval development, and local heritage. A strong cultural excursion from Arlanda.
Event venue near Arlanda that occasionally hosts exhibitions and design-focused displays. More of a local-interest stop than a classic museum, but useful for nearby cultural programming.
The most rewarding nearby area from Arlanda, with medieval street layout, lake views, rune stones, boutique shops, and a highly photogenic small-town atmosphere.
Sweden’s oldest main street, lined with historic buildings and local shops. It is the centerpiece of a visit to Sigtuna and especially popular for leisurely walks.
A scenic lakeside promenade along Lake Mälaren, ideal for a relaxed walk with views, birdlife, and access to central Sigtuna’s historic core.
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber; one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with hovmästarsås; a classic Swedish dish closely tied to Nordic preserving traditions.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill, served on toast and often topped with fish roe.
A well-known Arlanda restaurant by chef Pontus Frithiof, offering modern Nordic and Swedish-inspired dishes in a polished airport setting.
Established Swedish burger chain at Arlanda, known for reliable burgers, quick service, and strong vegetarian and vegan options.
A convenient dining option in the SkyCity area between terminals, suitable for a full meal in a relaxed airport atmosphere.
Airport prices are high by Swedish standards. Meals and coffee usually cost more than in central Stockholm.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated.
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