How to travel from Oslo to Karlstad

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Travel Information between Oslo and Karlstad

Distance102 miles (165 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$13 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $13 (€11) • 2 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 2 h 32 min
Popular travel companiesVy Bus4You or SJ

Take a train or bus to travel 102 miles (165 km) from Oslo to Karlstad. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Vy Bus4You or SJ among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Oslo to Karlstad.

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from Oslo to Karlstad

How to get from Oslo to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Oslo to Karlstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h05
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
11:05AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM3h10
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
04:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ638 SJ 3000
11:46AM2h36
Oslo Central Station
02:22PMKarlstad tågstation
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

vy8940 Vy Tåg AB
10:52AM2h55
Oslo Central Station
01:47PMKarlstad tågstation
$311One-way
0 transfers
SJ660 SJ
07:27AM2h59
Oslo Central Station
10:26AMKarlstad tågstation
$331One-way
0 transfers
vy8942 Vy Tåg AB
05:52PM2h57
Oslo Central Station
08:49PMKarlstad tågstation
$391One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
07:50AM3h00
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
10:50AMKarlstad, Centralstationen
$371One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
07:50AM3h05
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
10:55AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$371One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
12:40PM3h00
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
03:40PMKarlstad, Centralstationen
$361One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Oslo to Karlstad

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Oslo to Karlstad, 63,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Oslo to Karlstad and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Oslo to Karlstad

Travel to Karlstad easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oslo to Karlstad.

FAQs

You can get between Oslo and Karlstad 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Karlstad is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Karlstad:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

The fastest way from Oslo to Karlstad is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 32 min.

There are alternative travel options to Karlstad that take longer:

Getting to Karlstad by bus takes 2 h 55 min on average.

Karlstad is approximately 102 miles (165 km) away from Oslo.

The average frequency per day from Oslo to Karlstad is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Oslo to Karlstad as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oslo to Karlstad:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) to Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oslo to Karlstad:

  • You can travel between Oslo and Karlstad by bus with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY) or Vy Buss. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€11) with FlixBus from Oslo to Karlstad.
  • You can go to Karlstad from Oslo by train with SJ, vy, Vy Travel AB or Swedish Railways (SJ). You'll see cheap train tickets for $13 (€12) with SJ from Oslo to Karlstad on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Oslo to Karlstad with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Karlstad with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY) or Vy Buss.
  • You can find 4 direct trains per day to take to Karlstad with SJ, Vy Travel AB or Swedish Railways (SJ).

Direct services to Karlstad tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers traveling from Oslo to Karlstad don't make Karlstad their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Karlstad are Stockholm, Gothenburg, Stockholm-Arlanda or Örebro, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Karlstad to any of these top destinations today!

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