The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oslo to Karlstad
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oslo to Karlstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Karlstad will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $24.
Of the 8 buses that leave Oslo for Karlstad every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Oslo to Karlstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Karlstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 166 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$23 Average Price Cheapest | $43 Average Price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oslo to Karlstad bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
850 | 6:50 am Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h05 | 9:55 am Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 6:50 am Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h00 | 9:50 am Karlstad, Centralstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 am Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h05 | 10:05 am Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
70638 SJ | 9:26 am Oslo Central Station | 3h44 | 1:10 pm Karlstad tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
60638 SJ | 10:14 am Oslo Central Station | 2h56 | 1:10 pm Karlstad tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 11:40 am Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h05 | 2:45 pm Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation | 0 changesdirect | |
850 | 11:40 am Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h00 | 2:40 pm Karlstad, Centralstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
70648 SJ | 3:50 pm Oslo Central Station | 3h44 | 7:34 pm Karlstad tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oslo to Karlstad
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Oslo to KarlstadYou can travel by bus between Oslo to Karlstad with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as $15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Oslo to Karlstad coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlstad, Karlstad Busstation, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oslo and Karlstad
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Cafe (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 54, 74 Metro: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: L1, L2, L3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Coffee Shop Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: Värmlandstrafik
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