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Compare bus and train 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$32 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oslo to Karlstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Karlstad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 626 SJ 30005:56 AM2h35Oslo Central Station8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation$241One-way0 transfers
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- 626 SJ 30005:56 AM2h35Oslo Central Station8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 626 SJ 30005:56 AM2h35Oslo Central Station8:31 AMKarlstad tågstation$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 674 SJ2:36 PM2h47Oslo Central Station5:23 PMKarlstad tågstation$531One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB to go to Karlstad by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Karlstad by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Travel AB.
- 8 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
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