There are 5 ways to get from Motala to Vänersborg by train, bus, or car
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Train via Herrljunga
best- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg stationtrain
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Herrljunga tågstationtrain 439 / ...
- Take the train from Herrljunga tågstation to Vänersborg, Centralstationtrain
4h 37mkr 331–600Bus
- Take the bus from Mjölby Resecentrum to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalenbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Trollhättan Centralstationbus 63956 / ...
7h 23mDrive 234.1 km
- Drive from Motala to Vänersborgcar 234.1 km
3h 21mkr 435–628Train
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg stationtrain 8170 / ...
- Take the train from Hallsberg station to Öxnered tågstationtrain 7067
5h 3mkr 481–810Train #2
- Take the train from Motala, Centralstation to Degerfors stationtrain 7028
- Take the train from Degerfors station to Öxnered tågstationtrain 7067
5h 14mkr 546–828
Motala to Vänersborg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motala to Vänersborg is to train via Herrljunga which costs 330 kr - 600 kr and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Motala to Vänersborg is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs 430 kr - 650 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Motala to Vänersborg. However, there are services departing from Mjölby Resecentrum and arriving at Vänersborg Edsgatan via Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and Trollhättan Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Motala station to Vänersborg station. However, there are services departing from Motala, Centralstation and arriving at Vänersborg, Centralstation via Hallsberg station and Herrljunga tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Motala and Vänersborg is 307 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.
The best way to get from Motala to Vänersborg without a car is to train via Herrljunga which takes 4h 37m and costs 330 kr - 600 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Motala to Vänersborg, including transfers.
Motala to Vänersborg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Mjölby Resecentrum station.
Motala to Vänersborg train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, depart from Motala, Centralstation.
The best way to get from Motala to Vänersborg is to train via Herrljunga which takes 4h 37m and costs 330 kr - 600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Motala, Sweden and Vänersborg, Sweden?
You can take a train from Motala, Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation via Hallsberg station and Herrljunga tågstation in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motala, Centralstation to Vänersborg Edsgatan via Mjölby station, Mjölby Resecentrum, Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal, and Trollhättan Centralstation in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- 021 48 18 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 161
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 161
- Schedules at
- Tåg i Bergslagen
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Hallsberg station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Hallsberg station to Öxnered tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 450–650
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Motala, Centralstation to Degerfors station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 190–280
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
Train from Degerfors station to Öxnered tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 350–550
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Hallsberg station to Herrljunga tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 230–330
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Hallsberg station to Öxnered tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 380–550
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Train from Hallsberg station to Herrljunga tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–290
- Website
- Vasttrafik
Train from Herrljunga tågstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 60–110
- Website
- Vasttrafik
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Mjölby Resecentrum to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,200
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mjölby Resecentrum to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 230–360
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Trollhättan Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
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Booking & Getting There
Motala to Vänersborg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen station.
Motala to Vänersborg train services, operated by Tåg i Bergslagen, arrive at Hallsberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motala to Vänersborg is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Motala to Vänersborg.
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