Travel Information between Oslo and Karlstad
| 102 miles (165 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $13 - $13 | |
| Bus • $13 (€11) • 2 h 55 min | |
| Train • $13 (€12) • 2 h 32 min | |
| 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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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.
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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.
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