What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Motala?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Motala is to fly and bus which costs 1000 kr - 2800 kr and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Motala?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Motala is to fly and train which takes 8h 35m and costs 950 kr - 4300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Motala?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Motala station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Motala, Centralstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Linköping Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Motala?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Motala station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Motala, Centralstation via Neumuenster, Köpenhamn H and Mjölby station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Basel to Motala?

The distance between Basel and Motala is 1384 km. The road distance is 1691 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Motala without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Motala without a car is to train which takes 17h and costs 2800 kr - 4200 kr.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Motala?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Basel to Motala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Motala bus from?

Basel to Motala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Motala train from?

Basel to Motala train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Motala?

The best way to get from Basel to Motala is to train which takes 17h and costs 2800 kr - 4200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1400 kr - 2600 kr and takes 27h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Motala bus arrive?

Basel to Motala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Motala train arrive?

Basel to Motala train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Neumünster station.

Can I drive from Basel to Motala?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Motala is 1691 km. It takes approximately 15h 36m to drive from Basel to Motala.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Motala?

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Where can I stay near Motala?

There are 81+ hotels available in Motala.

Basel to Motala - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Motala by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Basel to Linköping City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)BSL - LPI
2. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
8h 35m
kr 948–4,282
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neumünster20
2. Take the train from Neumuenster to København HEce
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Mjölby station
17h
kr 2,835–4,108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Linköping
3. Take the bus from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation520 / ...
27h 11m
kr 1,415–2,541
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Malmö, CentralstationEn
2. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
20h 25m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)ZRH - LPI
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
10h 6m
kr 1,130–4,473
Fly Basel to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)BSL - GOT
2. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Mjölby Resecentrum
11h 6m
kr 1,073–2,767
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)ZRH - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Mjölby Resecentrum
10h 7m
kr 1,455–3,758
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)ZRH - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
4. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
9h 38m
kr 1,740–4,023
Night train, train via Dresden
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden HbfEn
2. Take the night train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Linköping CentralstationNt
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
28h 33m
kr 2,601–3,593
Drive 1,691 km
1. Drive from Basel to Motala1,691 km
15h 36m
kr 3,127–4,517
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Motala
15h 19m
kr 3,194–4,602

Basel to Motala by train

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17hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,383.8 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Motala, Sweden?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Motala, Centralstation via Neumuenster, København H, Köpenhamn H, and Mjölby station in around 17h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Motala, Centralstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Linköping, and Linköping Centralstation in around 27h 11m.

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