- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout for Swedish history, naval engineering, and dramatic storytelling.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oslo to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Stockholm will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 8 buses that leave Oslo for Stockholm on Mon, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 7 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.
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850Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $146 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Stockholm:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Stockholm costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Stockholm costing on average $146 (€120).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (5h 30m by bus vs 6h 9m by car) and save roughly $74 (€61) compared to fuel and tolls ($58 (€48) vs $132 (€108)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Ethiopian Airlines, Vy Buss.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Stockholm buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:20 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 7h15 | 6:35 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 · 400 | 11:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 13h25 | 1:20 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
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850 | 7:50 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 7h30 | 3:20 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 7h20 | 3:20 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 7h20 | 6:50 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
850 · 400 | 12:40 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 10h35 | 11:15 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 7h25 | 8:55 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 400 · 400 | 4:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 13h55 | 6:40 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Oslo to Stockholm run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 3m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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