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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.
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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Motala to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
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8170 Tåg i Bergslagen
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Trains from Motala to Stockholm run on average 75 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 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 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 75 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Motala to Stockholm.
The table below shows live departures for Motala to Stockholm trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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301 Östgötatrafiken · 8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 236 Mälartåg | 12:49 PM Motala | 3h25 | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 534 SJ | 12:49 PM Motala | 2h46 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 236 Mälartåg | 12:53 PM Motala | 3h21 | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 534 SJ | 12:53 PM Motala | 2h42 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 534 SJ | 1:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 2h31 | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8736 Östgötatrafiken+ 236 Mälartåg | 1:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h10 | 4:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
302 Östgötatrafiken · 8738 Östgötatrafiken+ 280 SJ | 1:19 PM Motala | 3h06 | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
303 Östgötatrafiken · 8738 Östgötatrafiken+ 280 SJ | 1:23 PM Motala | 3h02 | 4:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken+ 536 SJ | 1:49 PM Motala | 2h47 | 4:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken+ 238 Mälartåg | 1:49 PM Motala | 3h24 | 5:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken+ 238 Mälartåg | 1:53 PM Motala | 3h20 | 5:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötatrafiken+ 536 SJ | 1:53 PM Motala | 2h43 | 4:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8744 Östgötatrafiken+ 240 Mälartåg | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h10 | 6:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8744 Östgötatrafiken+ 538 SJ Snabbtåg | 3:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 2h33 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8746 Östgötatrafiken+ 284 SJ InterCity | 3:19 PM Motala | 3h03 | 6:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
303 Östgötatrafiken · 8746 Östgötatrafiken+ 284 SJ InterCity | 3:23 PM Motala | 2h59 | 6:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8746 Östgötatrafiken+ 284 SJ InterCity | 3:34 PM Motala, Centralstation | 2h48 | 6:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 540 SJ Snabbtåg | 3:49 PM Motala | 2h47 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 242 Mälartåg | 3:49 PM Motala | 3h28 | 7:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 242 Mälartåg | 3:53 PM Motala | 3h24 | 7:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 540 SJ Snabbtåg | 3:53 PM Motala | 2h43 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 242 Mälartåg | 4:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 3h13 | 7:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
8748 Östgötatrafiken+ 540 SJ Snabbtåg | 4:04 PM Motala, Centralstation | 2h32 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8750 Östgötatrafiken+ 286 SJ InterCity | 4:19 PM Motala | 3h03 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
303 Östgötatrafiken · 8750 Östgötatrafiken+ 286 SJ InterCity | 4:23 PM Motala | 2h59 | 7:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötatrafiken+ 244 Mälartåg | 4:49 PM Motala | 3h24 | 8:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötatrafiken+ 542 SJ Snabbtåg | 4:49 PM Motala | 2h46 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötatrafiken+ 244 Mälartåg | 4:53 PM Motala | 3h20 | 8:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
301 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötatrafiken+ 542 SJ Snabbtåg | 4:53 PM Motala | 2h42 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, November 7 | |||||
3940 Snälltåget+ 8716 Östgötatrafiken | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 5h24 | 1:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
524 SJ Snabbtåg+ 8716 Östgötatrafiken | 8:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h43 | 11:47 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12128 Mälartåg · 936 Mälartåg+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken | 8:49 AM Motala | 4h16 | 1:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
526 SJ Snabbtåg+ 8720 Östgötatrafiken · 301 Östgötatrafiken | 8:49 AM Motala | 4h01 | 12:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12128 Mälartåg · 936 Mälartåg+ 8720 Östgötatrafiken · 301 Östgötatrafiken | 8:53 AM Motala | 4h12 | 1:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
526 SJ Snabbtåg+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken | 8:53 AM Motala | 3h57 | 12:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12128 Mälartåg · 936 Mälartåg+ 8720 Östgötatrafiken | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 4h01 | 1:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
526 SJ Snabbtåg+ 8720 Östgötatrafiken | 9:04 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h46 | 12:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ Regional+ 301 Östgötatrafiken+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen | 9:49 AM Motala | 3h55 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
170 SJ Regional+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen | 10:31 AM Motala, Centralstation | 3h13 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12136 Mälartåg · 946 Mälartåg+ 8728 Östgötatrafiken · 301 Östgötatrafiken | 10:49 AM Motala | 4h16 | 3:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
530 SJ+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötatrafiken | 10:49 AM Motala | 4h01 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 SJ Snabbtåg+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötatrafiken | 10:49 AM Motala | 4h01 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
530 SJ+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötatrafiken | 10:53 AM Motala | 3h57 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
12136 Mälartåg · 946 Mälartåg+ 8728 Östgötatrafiken · 301 Östgötatrafiken | 10:53 AM Motala | 4h12 | 3:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
530 SJ Snabbtåg+ 301 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötatrafiken | 10:53 AM Motala | 3h57 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
An open-air museum and zoo showcasing Swedish buildings, crafts, traditions, and animals. Excellent for cultural context and family visits.
The national art and design museum with strong collections of paintings, sculpture, crafts, and fashion in a refined waterfront building.
Stockholm’s medieval old town, filled with narrow lanes, colorful facades, major sights, and one of the city’s best walking atmospheres.
A lively island district known for creative shops, viewpoints, cafes, and nightlife, but also excellent daytime walks and local character.
A green island park and museum district with canals, trails, and top attractions, perfect for a full day of relaxed sightseeing.
Classic Swedish meatballs served with cream sauce, lingonberries, and potatoes. A staple of home cooking and one of Stockholm's most recognized traditional dishes.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, often served with hovmästarsås. A hallmark of Swedish festive tables and widely enjoyed in Stockholm.
Fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. A traditional everyday dish tied to Sweden's Baltic fish culture.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant focused on seasonal Nordic tasting menus. Minimalist, polished, and renowned for modern Swedish fine dining.
Elegant fine dining restaurant serving refined Nordic cuisine with Swedish ingredients. Sophisticated setting and one of Stockholm's best-known culinary addresses.
Historic food hall stall famed for traditional Swedish meatballs. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying classic home-style flavors in central Stockholm.
Stockholm is pricey for tourists: hotels, dining, and drinks cost more than many European capitals, though transit is efficient and helps manage daily costs.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxi tips are optional; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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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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