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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oslo to Mandal
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Mandal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Mandal costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Mandal costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Mandal take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F57:25 AM4h43Oslo Central Station12:08 PMMandal$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
F57:25 AM4h43Oslo Central Station12:08 PMMandal$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK2152:30 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen3:20 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$1861One-way0 transfers
Other options
F53:23 PM4h44Oslo Central Station8:07 PMMandal$591One-way0 transfers
F53:23 PM5h02Oslo Central Station8:25 PMMandal$631One-way0 transfers
F57:25 AM5h06Oslo Central Station12:31 PMMandal$631One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM5h11Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:31 PMMandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset)$721One-way0 transfers
VY1909:00 PM4h54Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)1:54 AMMandal, E39 (Mandalskrysset)$751One-way0 transfers
VY1909:00 PM4h57Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)1:57 AMMandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset)$751One-way0 transfers
SK453 · SK29866:30 AM6h15Oslo Airport Gardermoen12:45 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$5551One-way1 transfer
SK1463 · SK29867:00 AM5h45Oslo Airport Gardermoen12:45 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$6141One-way1 transfer
SK1397 · SK29865:10 PM21h05Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp2:15 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$7241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Mandal:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Mandal costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Mandal costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Mandal take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 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 {departureStation_2} and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Mandal, Kristiansandsveien (Marnarkrysset).
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Mandal by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Mandal by bus.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Mandal by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
- 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
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