How to travel from Oslo to Karlstad

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Compare train and bus for Oslo to Karlstad

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 103 miles (166 km)

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$23

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3h 28m

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2h 58m

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4h 10m

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3h 40m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Oslo to Karlstad

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

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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
08:00AM2h50
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
10:50AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vy Bus4You850
07:50AM3h05
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
10:55AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ626 SJ 3000
05:56AM2h35
Oslo Central Station
08:31AMKarlstad tågstation
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SJ660 SJ
07:27AM2h56
Oslo Central Station
10:23AMKarlstad tågstation
$421One-way
0 transfers
SJ638 SJ 3000
11:46AM2h42
Oslo Central Station
02:28PMKarlstad tågstation
$571One-way
0 transfers
SJ648 SJ 3000
04:52PM2h43
Oslo Central Station
07:35PMKarlstad tågstation
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM2h50
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
03:50PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$281One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
12:40PM3h05
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
03:45PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation
$281One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You850
07:50AM3h00
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
10:50AMKarlstad, Centralstationen
$381One-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
There are 2 options to travel between Oslo and Karlstad including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Karlstad is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Karlstad:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Karlstad costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Karlstad is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Oslo to Karlstad is approximately 103 miles (166 km).
The average frequency per day from Oslo to Karlstad is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oslo to Karlstad:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Karlstad tågstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oslo to Karlstad, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Karlstad by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB to go to Karlstad by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oslo to Karlstad with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB.
Omio customers who travel from Oslo to Karlstad often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Örebro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlstad and these popular destinations at a great price.

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