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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oslo to Karlstad
Compare the available ways to get from Oslo to Karlstad, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Karlstad:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Karlstad costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom 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.
FlixBus8:00 AM3h00Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)11:00 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h00Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)11:00 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 648 SJ4:52 PM2h43Oslo Central Station7:35 PMKarlstad tågstation$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
385 Vy Norge+3960 SJ8:14 AM5h29Oslo Central Station1:43 PMKarlstad tågstation$1101One-way1 transfer- 387 Vy Norge+3964 SJ10:14 AM5h29Oslo Central Station3:43 PMKarlstad tågstation$1141One-way1 transfer
- 383 Vy Norge+3956 SJ6:11 AM5h32Oslo Central Station11:43 AMKarlstad tågstation$1181One-way1 transfer
- 8507:50 AM3h00Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)10:50 AMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$291One-way0 transfers
- 85012:40 PM3h00Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)3:40 PMKarlstad, Karlstad Busstation$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Karlstad:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Karlstad costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Karlstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Sandefjord Port and arrive in Strömstad-Sandefjord.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Karlstad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, vy to go to Karlstad by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SJ, vy.
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