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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Motala is to bus which costs 1200 kr - 2400 kr and takes 27h 27m.

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 27m and costs 950 kr - 4900 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 27m.

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 Hamburg Hbf and Mjölby station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Motala?

The distance between Basel and Motala is 1385 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 51m and costs 2900 kr - 6500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 51m and costs 2900 kr - 6500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1200 kr - 2400 kr and takes 27h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Motala bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Motala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Motala?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Motala is 1691 km. It takes approximately 15h 42m 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 32+ hotels available in Motala.

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

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

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Fly Basel to Linköping City Airport, train
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane BSL - LPI
2. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationtrain
8h 27m
kr 981–4,854
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mjölby stationtrain 344
17h 51m
kr 2,940–6,127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Linköpingbus
3. Take the bus from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationbus 520 / ...
27h 27m
kr 1,279–2,351
Drive 1,691 km
1. Drive from Basel to Motalacar 1,691 km
15h 42m
kr 3,215–4,644
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane ZRH - LPI
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationtrain
10h 32m
kr 1,212–5,263
Fly Basel to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane BSL - GOT
2. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Mjölby Resecentrumbus
10h 24m
kr 982–3,586
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane ZRH - GOT
3. Take the bus from Landvetter flygplats to Mjölby Resecentrumbus
9h 59m
kr 1,563–4,395
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane ZRH - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationtrain
9h 16m
kr 2,099–4,616
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mjölby stationtrain 344
19h 5m
kr 2,892–6,106
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Linköping Centralstationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstationtrain
21h 26m
kr 1,734–3,411
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Motalacar
15h 25m
kr 3,213–4,631

Basel to Motala by train

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17h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,384.7 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Motala, Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mjölby station in around 17h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Motala, Centralstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Linköping, and Linköping Centralstation in around 27h 27m.

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