There are 7 ways to get from Motala to Amsterdam by train, plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Linkoping, fly
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Take the train from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
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Fly from Linkoping (LPI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Cheapest option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
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Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
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Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
5 alternative options
Train, train to Stockholm, fly
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Take the train from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
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Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation
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Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train via Copenhagen
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Take the train from Mjölby station to København H
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Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbf
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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
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Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Train
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Take the train from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
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Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf
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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
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Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Bus
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Take the bus from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
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Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
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Take the bus from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Drive
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Drive from Motala to Amsterdam
Motala to Amsterdam by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motala to Amsterdam is to train and bus which costs 550 kr - 750 kr and takes 21h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Motala to Amsterdam is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost 1300 kr - 5500 kr and takes 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct bus from Motala station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Motala station and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Linköping and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Motala station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Motala station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Mjölby station, København H, Hamburg Hbf and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Motala and Amsterdam is 936 km. The road distance is 1366.5 km.
The best way to get from Motala to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 17h 43m and costs 1800 kr - 2800 kr.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Motala to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Motala to Amsterdam bus services, operated by ÖstgötaTrafiken, depart from Motala station.
Motala to Amsterdam train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Mjölby station.
The best way to get from Motala to Amsterdam is to train via Copenhagen which takes 17h 43m and costs 1800 kr - 2800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 kr - 950 kr and takes 20h 43m.

- Distance: 935.6 km
- Duration: 5h 21m
What companies run services between Motala, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Motala to Amsterdam via Mjölby station, København H, Hamburg Hbf, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 17h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motala to Amsterdam via Linköping Centralstation, Linköping, and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB in around 20h 43m.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Linkoping to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €650

- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €380
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €380
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €380

- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250

- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Stockholm to Amsterdam Schiphol via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360

- Phone
- +46 77 121 10 10
- Website
- ostgotatrafiken.se
Train from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- ÖstgötaTrafiken

- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- €24 - €35
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €20 - €24
Train from Mjölby station to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- €35 - €50
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €35 - €50

- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Linköping Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Snälltåget

- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from København H to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Hamburg central station to Bremen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Bremen central station to Osnabrück central station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Flixtrain

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de

- Phone
- +46 77 121 10 10
- Website
- ostgotatrafiken.se
Bus from Motala station to Linköping Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Schedules at
- ÖstgötaTrafiken

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Linköping to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €29
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Blablabus
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The quickest flight from Linkoping Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Motala to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Motala to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motala to Amsterdam is 1366 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Motala to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Linkoping Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
There are 693+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.