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Compare train and bus for Karlstad to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr172 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr172, while a train costs an average of kr266.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr266 Average price | kr172 Average price Cheapest | kr436 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Karlstad to Oslo:
A bus is kr94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Oslo costing on average kr266.
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around kr266 compared to roughly kr436 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr170. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Karlstad to Oslo
How to get from Karlstad to Oslo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlstad to Oslo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:10 PM3h00Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation6:10 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)kr1271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:10 PM3h00Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation6:10 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)kr1271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
639 SJ6:17 PM2h51Karlstad tågstation9:08 PMOslo Central Stationkr3351One-way0 transfers
Other options
629 SJ1:09 PM2h59Karlstad tågstation4:08 PMOslo Central Stationkr4511One-way0 transfers
8503:50 PM3h05Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation6:55 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)kr1351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM3h00Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation3:20 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)kr1351One-way0 transfers
85012:15 PM3h10Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation3:25 PMOslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)kr1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlstad to Oslo:
A bus is kr61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlstad to Oslo costing on average kr211.
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlstad and Oslo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlstad tågstation and arrive in Oslo Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
- Ferries mostly depart from Strömstad-Sandefjord and arrive in Sandefjord Port.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Oslo by bus.
- Travel with SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB to go to Oslo by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
- 4 direct trains per day with SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB.
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