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Compare bus and train for Oslo to Säffle
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $26 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Säffle:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Säffle costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 3h 36m versus 2h 24m 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 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 AM2h25Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)10:25 AMSäffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM2h25Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)10:25 AMSäffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
85012:40 PM2h15Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)2:55 PMSäffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
648 SJ+
800 Värmlandstrafik4:52 PM4h41Oslo Central Station9:33 PMSäffle station$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:00 PM2h25Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)3:25 PMSäffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt)$161One-way0 transfers
8507:50 AM2h15Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)10:05 AMSäffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt)$241One-way0 transfers
70638 SJ · 63971 SJ · 3971 SJ11:45 AM5h14Oslo Central Station4:59 PMSäffle station$341One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Säffle:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Säffle costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Säffle station.
- 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.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Säffle by bus.
- Travel with vy, SJ to go to Säffle by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
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