When traveling between Oslo and Karlstad, what are the departure and arrival points in Oslo and Karlstad?

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.

Which travel companies can take me from Oslo to Karlstad?

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.

Is there a direct service between Oslo and Karlstad?

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.

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Travel Information between Oslo and Karlstad

Distance	102 miles (165 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$13 - $13
Cheapest mode	Bus • $13 (€11) • 2 h 55 min
Fastest mode	Train • $13 (€12) • 2 h 32 min
Popular travel companies	Vy 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

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

FlixBus

08:00AM3h05

Oslo, Busstasjon Galleriet

11:05AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation

$241One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus

08:00AM3h05

Oslo, Busstasjon Galleriet

11:05AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation

$241One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

638 SJ 3000

11:46AM2h36

Oslo Central Station

02:22PMKarlstad tågstation

$641One-way

0 transfers

Other options

Train

Bus

660 SJ

07:27AM2h59

Oslo Central Station

10:26AMKarlstad tågstation

$371One-way

0 transfers

8946 Vy Tåg AB

07:16PM3h16

Oslo Central Station

10:32PMKarlstad tågstation

$341One-way

0 transfers

648 SJ 3000

04:52PM2h38

Oslo Central Station

07:30PMKarlstad tågstation

$441One-way

0 transfers

850

08:50AM3h00

Oslo, Busstasjon Galleriet

11:50AMKarlstad, Centralstationen

$441One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

01:00PM3h10

Oslo, Busstasjon Galleriet

04:10PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation

$441One-way

0 transfers

850

12:00PM3h00

Oslo, Busstasjon Galleriet

03:00PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation

$451One-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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Oslo to Karlstad. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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All travel companies: Bus from Oslo to Karlstad

Travel on FlixBus, Vy Bus4You and SJ travel to Karlstad from Oslo at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

FAQs: Travel from Oslo to Karlstad

FAQs: 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.

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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