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Compare bus and train for Oslo to Säffle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Säffle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oslo to Säffle
Compare the available ways to get from Oslo to Säffle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Säffle:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Säffle costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 21m by bus vs 2h 24m by car) and save roughly $29 compared to fuel and tolls ($25 vs $53). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Säffle
How to get from Oslo to Säffle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Säffle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM 2h25 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 10:25 AM Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM 2h25 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 10:25 AM Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8507:50 AM 2h15 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 10:05 AM Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8940 Vy Tåg+
3967 SJ Regional10:52 AM 4h05 Oslo Central Station 2:57 PM Säffle station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
389 Vy Norge+
775 Västtrafik+
3968 SJ Regional12:14 PM 4h45 Oslo Central Station 4:59 PM Säffle station $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
389 Vy Norge+
3968 SJ Regional12:14 PM 4h45 Oslo Central Station 4:59 PM Säffle station $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus1:00 PM 2h25 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 3:25 PM Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
85012:40 PM 2h15 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) 2:55 PM Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Säffle:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Säffle costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Säffle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt).
- Ferries mostly depart from Sandefjord Port and arrive in Strömstad-Sandefjord.
- Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Säffle station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Säffle by bus.
- Travel with SJ, vy, Snälltåget to go to Säffle by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
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