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Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$33
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 23
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
2 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 23
32
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Motala to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
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8708 Östgötatrafiken
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8714 Östgötatrafiken+
268 SJ
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8708 Östgötatrafiken
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8720 Östgötatrafiken · 301 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio 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 train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m 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:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Motala to Stockholm costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 40m by train vs 2h 45m by car) and roughly $28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 vs $50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Motala to Stockholm trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:34 PM Motala | 2h51 | 7:25 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 PM Motala | 2h32 | 9:36 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:33 PM Motala | 6h48 | 5:21 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
8708 Östgötatrafiken+ 520 SJ | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h34 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8708 Östgötatrafiken+ 222 Mälartåg | 6:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h13 | 9:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8710 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ | 6:19 AM Motala | 3h04 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8710 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ | 6:23 AM Motala | 3h00 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8710 Östgötatrafiken+ 266 SJ | 6:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h49 | 9:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 6:49 AM Motala | 3h25 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 6:53 AM Motala | 3h21 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8712 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 7:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h10 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8714 Östgötatrafiken+ 268 SJ | 7:19 AM Motala | 3h03 | 10:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8714 Östgötatrafiken+ 268 SJ | 7:23 AM Motala | 2h59 | 10:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8714 Östgötatrafiken+ 268 SJ | 7:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h48 | 10:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ | 7:49 AM Motala | 2h45 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 226 Mälartåg | 7:49 AM Motala | 3h25 | 11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ | 7:53 AM Motala | 2h41 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 226 Mälartåg | 7:53 AM Motala | 3h21 | 11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h30 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8716 Östgötatrafiken+ 226 Mälartåg | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h10 | 11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8718 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ | 8:19 AM Motala | 3h06 | 11:25 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8718 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ | 8:23 AM Motala | 3h02 | 11:25 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8718 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ | 8:34 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h51 | 11:25 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 526 SJ | 8:49 AM Motala | 2h46 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 228 Mälartåg | 8:49 AM Motala | 3h25 | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 526 SJ | 8:53 AM Motala | 2h42 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 228 Mälartåg | 8:53 AM Motala | 3h21 | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 526 SJ | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2h31 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 228 Mälartåg | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h10 | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
302 Östgötatrafiken · 8722 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ | 9:19 AM Motala | 3h06 | 12:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
303 Östgötatrafiken · 8722 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ | 9:23 AM Motala | 3h02 | 12:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 SJ | 9:49 AM Motala | 2h47 | 12:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 230 Mälartåg | 9:49 AM Motala | 3h24 | 1:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 528 SJ | 9:53 AM Motala | 2h43 | 12:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 230 Mälartåg | 9:53 AM Motala | 3h20 | 1:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Motala to Stockholm run on average 100 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 100 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Most Motala to Stockholm trains use the Motala, Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm Södra. Use this guide to compare Motala and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Motala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Sjöbris, Hamnkrogen Motala
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Motala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Motala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Motala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Motala, Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Motala, Centralstation: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotell Nostalgi, Best Western Motala Stadshotell, Medevi Brunn.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Stockholm Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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