The average train between Motala and Vänersborg takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Motala to Vänersborg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Motala and Vänersborg. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motala is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Vänersborg at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Hallsberg station and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Motala to Vänersborg. However, there are services departing from Motala station and arriving at Vänersborg station via Hallsberg station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Motala to Vänersborg train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
Motala to Vänersborg train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, arrive at Vänersborg, Centralstation.
Book your Motala to Vänersborg train tickets online with Tåg i Bergslagen, Swedish Railways (SJ) and Vasttrafik.
The distance between Motala and Vänersborg is 158.8 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Motala, Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation via Hallsberg station and Herrljunga tågstation in around 4h 37m.