RoutavioPopular routesOsloOslo to Karlstad
OsloKarlstad162 km in a straight line

How to Get from Oslo to Karlstad

Oslo to Karlstad is 162 km in a straight line. The trip takes 2h 50m by bus.

On Routavio you can compare the ways from Oslo to Karlstad by price and travel time (route calculated on 9 November 2026).

  • First bus at 06:00, last at 12:00

Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    2h 50m

    direct

    Bus

    €13

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Nov 2026

Start with the Whole Journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Karlstad. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.

162 km in a straight line

Oslo to Karlstad: Cheapest or Fastest?

Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

Which Date Should You Go?

An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

Departures from Oslo to Karlstad

FlixBus publishes departures from 06:00 to 12:00.

OperatorFirstLast
FlixBusbus06:0012:00

All departures

  • 06:00
  • 07:00
  • 11:00
  • 12:00

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and Arrival

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Karlstad
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Ticket Prices on This Route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 3h€11Book
  • Train· 2h 35m€13Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.

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Operators Seen on These Journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus.

How the Trip from Oslo to Karlstad Works

Routavio built this route from its own route data on 9 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Oslo to Karlstad, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 50m, direct, no transfers.

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Oslo to Karlstad: Common Questions

How long does it take to get from Oslo to Karlstad?

Routavio's route check on 9 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 50m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Oslo to Karlstad?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 12:00, according to the published timetable.

How far is Karlstad from Oslo?

About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Oslo to Karlstad cost?

Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €13. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Oslo to Karlstad?

According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.

Can you get from Oslo to Karlstad without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 35m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Karlstad?

Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and Method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 9 Nov 2026