- Must visit
MUNCH
Oslo’s flagship museum for Edvard Munch, with major versions of The Scream and strong modern art programming on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tønsberg to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tønsberg to Oslo will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tønsberg for Oslo on Mon, Jun 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tønsberg to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tønsberg to Oslo:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tønsberg to Oslo costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:43AM | Arrival Time 01:46AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:31AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:02AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 01:46PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:02PM | Arrival Time 02:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 10:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:02PM | Arrival Time 12:18AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Tønsberg to Oslo buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 PM Tønsberg | 1h15 | 7:45 PM Oslo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Tønsberg | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Oslo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tønsberg to Oslo run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:43, the last at 23:11. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:43 AM |
Last bus 11:11 PM |
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Oslo’s flagship museum for Edvard Munch, with major versions of The Scream and strong modern art programming on the waterfront.
Norway’s largest art museum, covering fine art, design, and architecture, including Munch’s The Scream in the new waterfront building.
A leading polar exploration museum built around the original ship Fram, with immersive exhibits on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.
Oslo’s main boulevard linking the station to the Royal Palace, lined with major civic buildings and constant city life.
Busy waterfront promenade with marina views, modern city energy, and easy access to the harborfront walking routes.
Large sculpture park within Frogner Park featuring Gustav Vigeland’s monumental works and one of Oslo’s top outdoor sights.
Norway’s classic autumn stew of lamb and cabbage, slowly cooked with black pepper. It is considered a national dish and is especially traditional in Eastern Norway.
Fermented trout, traditionally served with flatbread, sour cream, onion, and potatoes. It is a distinctive Norwegian specialty with deep rural roots.
Salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with mustard sauce. It is one of Norway’s most famous traditional fish dishes.
Oslo’s internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant, known for highly refined Norwegian tasting menus built around seasonal local ingredients and an elegant atmosphere.
A well-known waterfront restaurant at Aker Brygge specializing in fresh seafood, shellfish, and classic Norwegian fish dishes in a lively harbor setting.
One of Oslo’s oldest established restaurants, famous for traditional Norwegian cooking such as game, fish, and classic hearty dishes in historic surroundings.
Oslo is among Europe's pricier cities. Hotels, alcohol, and restaurant meals are costly, though transit is efficient and many museums have reasonable entry fees.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Oslo Schweigaards gate Bussterminal -> Oslo Sentralstasjon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tønsberg to Oslo 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 Oslo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tønsberg to Oslo buses use the Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) to Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) station pair. Use this guide to compare Tønsberg and Oslo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery & Cafe (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
Available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Elevators, ramps.
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