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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Vanersborg to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vanersborg to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 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 bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vanersborg to Oslo:
A ferry is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $22 (€18).
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 46m 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 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.
3:00 PM2h30Vanersborg5:30 PMOslo$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM2h30Vanersborg5:30 PMOslo$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:00 PM2h30Vanersborg5:30 PMOslo$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 AM2h35Vanersborg6:55 AMOslo$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vanersborg to Oslo:
A ferry is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $22 (€18).
A ferry is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vanersborg to Oslo costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Strömstad-Sandefjord and arrive in Sandefjord Port.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Oslo Central Station.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
- Travel with vy, Snälltåget, SJ, Västtrafik to go to Oslo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oslo by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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