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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Motala is to fly and bus which costs 1400 kr - 3800 kr and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Motala is to train and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs 950 kr - 4200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Motala?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Motala station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Motala, Centralstation via London Victoria, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Linköping Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Motala?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Motala station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Motala, Centralstation via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf and Linköping Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Motala?

The distance between Cardiff and Motala is 1519 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Motala without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 27h 41m and costs 2100 kr - 6500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Cardiff to Motala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Motala bus from?

Cardiff to Motala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Motala train from?

Cardiff to Motala train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Motala?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Motala is to bus which takes 42h 30m and costs 1400 kr - 3500 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2100 kr - 11000 kr and takes 30h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Motala bus arrive?

Cardiff to Motala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Motala?

Motala is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:35 PM in Cardiff and 11:35 PM in Motala.

Where does the Cardiff to Motala train arrive?

Cardiff to Motala train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Motala?

There are 78+ hotels available in Motala.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Motala by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Linköping City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)CWL - LPI
2. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
9h 12m
kr 1,375–6,710
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)BRS - LPI
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
9h 8m
kr 996–4,157
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN75
4. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Linkoping CEn
5. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
27h 41m
kr 2,194–6,331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin central bus station
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to LinköpingN32
4. Take the bus from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation520 / ...
42h 30m
kr 1,462–3,463
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Motala
20h 4m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)BHX - LPI
3. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
9h 46m
kr 1,172–5,115
Fly Cardiff Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)CWL - GOT
2. Take the bus from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Mjölby Bus Station
11h 42m
kr 1,450–3,725
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)SOU - LPI
4. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
10h 49m
kr 1,652–7,140
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)EXT - LPI
4. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
11h 4m
kr 1,464–7,565
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin HbfIce
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Linköping Centralstation344 / ...
5. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Motala, Centralstation
30h 56m
kr 2,150–10,216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Motala
21h 12m
kr 4,005–5,689

Cardiff to Motala by bus

6Weekly Buses

42h 30mAverage Duration

kr 1,462Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,518.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Motala, Sweden?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Motala, Centralstation via London Victoria, Berlin central bus station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Linköping, and Linköping Centralstation in around 42h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motala, Centralstation via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, and Linköping Centralstation in around 30h 56m.

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