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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Vanersborg to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vanersborg to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vanersborg to Oslo:
A ferry is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $11 (€10).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 30m by bus vs 2h 46m by car) and save roughly $43 (€36) compared to fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $74 (€62)). 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 Vanersborg to Oslo
How to get from Vanersborg to Oslo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vanersborg to Oslo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 AM2h25Vanersborg11:15 AMOslo$171One-way0 transfers
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8:50 AM2h25Vanersborg11:15 AMOslo$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:50 AM2h25Vanersborg11:15 AMOslo$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:25 PM2h30Vanersborg4:55 PMOslo$171One-way0 transfers
1:25 PM2h30Vanersborg3:55 PMOslo$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vanersborg to Oslo:
A ferry is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $11 (€10).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vanersborg and Oslo as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Öxnered tågstation and arrive in Oslo Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
- Ferries mostly depart from Strömstad-Sandefjord and arrive in Sandefjord Port.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Oslo by bus.
- Travel with Snälltåget to go to Oslo by train.
- Travel with Color Line to go to Oslo by ferry.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Color Line.
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