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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oslo to Mandal
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Mandal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of S$77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of S$77, while a flight costs an average of S$760.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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S$760 Average price | S$77 Average price Cheapest | S$89 Average price | S$168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Mandal:
A train is S$12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Mandal costing on average S$89.
A train is S$683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Mandal costing on average S$760.
Other travel options to Mandal take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around S$89 compared to roughly S$168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$79. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 4h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Mandal
How to get from Oslo to Mandal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Mandal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DY2708:15 AM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen9:05 AMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$471One-way0 transfers
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DY2708:15 AM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen9:05 AMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DY2708:15 AM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen9:05 AMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$471One-way0 transfers
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F57:25 AM4h43Oslo Central Station12:08 PMMandalS$991One-way0 transfers
F51:25 PM4h44Oslo Central Station6:09 PMMandalS$991One-way0 transfers
F53:23 PM4h44Oslo Central Station8:07 PMMandalS$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM5h11Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:31 PMMandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset)S$521One-way0 transfers
VY1902:15 PM4h54Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)7:09 PMMandal, E39 (Mandalskrysset)S$941One-way0 transfers
VY1902:15 PM4h57Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)7:12 PMMandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset)S$941One-way0 transfers
DY2764:05 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen4:55 PMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$1071One-way0 transfers
SK2118:35 AM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen9:25 AMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$1381One-way0 transfers
SK2152:55 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen3:45 PMKristiansand Airport, KjevikS$2371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Mandal:
A train is S$12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Mandal costing on average S$89.
A train is S$683 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Mandal costing on average S$760.
Other travel options to Mandal take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Mandal as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Mandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset).
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Mandal by bus.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways to go to Mandal by flight.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Mandal by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
- 10 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
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