The cheapest and fastest buses from Oslo to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oslo to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Gothenburg will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 16 buses that leave Oslo for Gothenburg on Tue, May 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
3008:45 PM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:15 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$291One-way0 transfers
6002:45 PM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)6:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$331One-way0 transfers
6001:15 PM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)4:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$341One-way0 transfers
6004:45 PM3h35Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)8:20 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$351One-way0 transfers
30011:00 AM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)2:30 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM3h25Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)9:05 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$431One-way0 transfers
60010:00 AM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)1:30 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$391One-way0 transfers
6001:15 PM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)4:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$341One-way0 transfers
6002:45 PM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)6:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$331One-way0 transfers
30011:00 AM3h30Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)2:30 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oslo to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $256.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $675 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Gothenburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Gothenburg costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $645 (€521) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Gothenburg costing on average $675 (€544).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $83 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 3h 34m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Vy Buss.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Oslo to Gothenburg Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Oslo to Gothenburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Gothenburg buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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300 | 12:50 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h15 | 4:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h40 | 1:20 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 10:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h35 | 2:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h35 | 2:35 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 11:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h35 | 3:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 7:30 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h35 | 11:05 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 9:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oslo to Gothenburg
Buses from Oslo to Gothenburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Vy Buss from Oslo to GothenburgYou can travel by bus between Oslo to Gothenburg with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Vy Buss for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Oslo to Gothenburg
Buses from Oslo to Gothenburg are offered by FlixBus, Vy bus4you, RegioJet and Swebus. Oslo to Gothenburg buses depart 20-30 times per day, with the first bus departing at 7:15 a.m. while the last leaves at 11:05 p.m. Buses traveling from Oslo to Gothenburg take approximately 3½ hours to arrive in Gothenburg.
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Oslo to Gothenburg Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Oslo to Gothenburg when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€23 |
1 Day in Advance |
€20 |
1 Week in Advance |
€19 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€19 |
1 Month in Advance |
€19 |
3 Months in Advance |
€15 |
Oslo to Gothenburg Buses: General Information
Traveling from Oslo to Gothenburg by bus is significantly faster and cheaper than taking the train. It can take as little as 3:20 h to arrive in Gothenburg.
- All Oslo to Gothenburg buses are run by either Flixbus, RegioJet, Nettbus or Swebus.
- All buses are direct, depart from Oslo Busstasjon Galleriet and arrive at Göteborg Nils Ericsson Terminalen bus sttaion.
- Traveling from Oslo to Gothenburg by bus takes as little as 3 hours and 20 minutes.
- Most travelers book their Oslo to Gothenburg bus ticket 1 day before the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Oslo to Gothenburg buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 13% cheaper to book an Oslo to Gothenburg bus ticket 1 day in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Oslo to Gothenburg bus tickets are 17% cheaper on average when booked 1 week in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.
FAQs: Bus from Oslo to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Gothenburg by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Liseberg Amusement Park, a popular theme park offering thrilling rides and entertainment for all ages
- Universeum, a science center and museum featuring interactive exhibits and an indoor rainforest
- Gothenburg Museum of Art, home to an extensive collection of Nordic and international art
- Haga, a charming historic district known for its picturesque wooden houses and cozy cafes
- Slottsskogen Park, a large urban park with walking trails, a zoo, and picnic areas.
- Explore the Gothenburg Archipelago, a stunning collection of islands perfect for day trips and outdoor activities
- Visit the Fish Market (Feskekôrka), a unique indoor fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies
- Take a boat tour along the Göta Canal, experiencing the scenic waterways and historical sites
- Enjoy a relaxing day at Saltholmen, a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing
- Discover the Botanical Garden, featuring a vast array of plants and beautiful landscapes.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oslo to Gothenburg
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Cafe (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 54, 74 Metro: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: L1, L2, L3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Nils (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Espresso House (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 60 Trains: All regional and national s Trams: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
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