- Must visit
The National Museum
Norway’s largest art museum, combining fine art, architecture and design, with highlights including Edvard Munch’s The Scream.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
61
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 $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 61 buses that leave Tønsberg for Oslo on Fri, May 15, 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 7 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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VY190Omio 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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $29.
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 Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:31AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 11:18AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:02AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:02PM | Arrival Time 02:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:37PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:37PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 11:09PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:02PM | Arrival Time 12:18AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Tønsberg to Oslo buses for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY190 | 2:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 3:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 3:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 4:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 4:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 4:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 4:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 5:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 5:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 5:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 5:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 6:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 6:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 6:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 6:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 6:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 7:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 7:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 7:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 7:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 8:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 8:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 8:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 8:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:42 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 9:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 8:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 9:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 8:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 9:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 8:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 9:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 8:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 9:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 10:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 10:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 11:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 11:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 12:09 AM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 12:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
VY190 | 12:43 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h12 | 1:55 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:43 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h03 | 1:46 AM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:18 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 8:34 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:18 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 8:25 AM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 10:09 AM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 10:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 11:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 11:09 AM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 12:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:02 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 12:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:37 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 12:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:37 AM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 12:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 1:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 1:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 1:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 1:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 1:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 2:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 2:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h09 | 2:46 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:37 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h18 | 2:55 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h16 | 3:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:02 PM Sem, E18 (Aulerødkrysset) | 1h07 | 3:09 PM Lysaker, Stasjon | 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 $12 (€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 $12 (€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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Norway’s largest art museum, combining fine art, architecture and design, with highlights including Edvard Munch’s The Scream.
A major museum dedicated to Edvard Munch, with a large rotating collection and a striking waterfront building in Bjørvika.
Polar exploration museum centered on the ship Fram, one of Oslo’s best family-friendly museums on Bygdøy.
Oslo’s main boulevard linking the station to the Royal Palace, lined with major civic buildings, shops and constant city life.
Popular waterfront promenade with marina views, modern architecture and easy access to the harborfront walk.
Fast-developing waterfront area around the Opera House, MUNCH and Deichman, now one of Oslo’s most photographed neighborhoods.
Norway’s classic autumn stew of lamb and cabbage, slowly cooked with black pepper. It is widely regarded as a national dish and is especially traditional in Oslo and across the country.
Traditional fish made from trout fermented and matured for months, then served with flatbread, sour cream, onion, and potatoes. It is a distinctive Norwegian specialty.
Salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill, usually served cold with mustard sauce and bread or potatoes. It is one of Norway’s best-known traditional seafood dishes.
Oslo’s renowned fine dining destination focused on highly seasonal Nordic ingredients and refined tasting menus, offering one of Norway’s most celebrated culinary experiences.
Historic traditional restaurant near central Oslo, known for classic Norwegian dishes such as fish, game, and hearty seasonal specialties in an old-world setting.
Well-known waterfront seafood restaurant at Aker Brygge, popular for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished Norwegian seafood plates in a lively harbor atmosphere.
Oslo is among Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and alcohol are costly, though transit is efficient.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxis; no tip needed for cafes.
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