The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Motala
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Motala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Motala will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 43 trains that leave Linköping for Motala on Sun, Dec 21, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Linköping to Motala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Motala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 37 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Linköping to Motala train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Motala trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:16 AM Linköping | 0h39 | 11:55 AM Motala | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 PM Linköping | 0h39 | 8:25 PM Motala | 0 transfersDirect | |
8781 Östgötatrafiken | 11:46 PM Linköping Central Station | 0h39 | 12:25 AM Motala, Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
8785 Östgötatrafiken | 12:46 AM Linköping Central Station | 0h39 | 1:25 AM Motala, Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken · 8707 Östgötatrafiken | 12:55 AM Linköping | 5h00 | 5:55 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8789 Östgötatrafiken | 1:46 AM Linköping Central Station | 0h39 | 2:25 AM Motala, Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8707 Östgötatrafiken | 5:16 AM Linköping Central Station | 0h39 | 5:55 AM Motala, Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken · 8713 Östgötatrafiken | 6:19 AM Linköping | 1h06 | 7:25 AM Motala, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Motala
Trains from Linköping to Motala run on average 53 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 39m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: ÖstgötaTrafiken from Linköping to Motala trainsÖstgötaTrafiken trains will get you between Linköping and Motala from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Linköping to Motala
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Motala by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Motala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Linköping, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Linköping Central Station and Linköping, Köpmansgränd. When arriving in Motala, you can end your trip in train stations like Motala, Centralstation and Motala, Dammtorpsvägen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Linköping Central Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Motala, Centralstation, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Motala
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Verkstadsgatan.
- Restaurang Sjöbris
- Hamnkrogen Motala
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotell Nostalgi
- Best Western Motala Stadshotell
- Medevi Brunn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Stockholm and Örebro
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Stockholm and Örebro
