There are 5 ways to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 450 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Oslo lufthavn to Årnes stasjonbus 450
- Take the train from Årnes to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 8946 / ...
3h 56mkr 278–383Bus
- Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad Centralstationbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
4h 45mkr 560–1,034Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oslo-OSL to Karlstad203.8 km
3h 13mDrive 203.8 km
- Drive from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstadcar 203.8 km
3h 13mkr 417–603Train
- Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjontrain R14
- Take the train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 660 / ...
4h 18mkr 410–539
Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad is to line 450 bus and train which costs 270 kr - 390 kr and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs 410 kr - 600 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Oslo lufthavn and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Olavsgaard and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Oslo lufthavn stasjon and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Lillestrøm stasjon and Kongsvinger. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Oslo Airport (OSL) and Karlstad is 216 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad without a car is to line 450 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs 270 kr - 390 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad, including transfers.
Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.
Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Lillestrøm stasjon station.
The best way to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs 550 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 410 kr - 550 kr and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Oslo Airport (OSL), Norway and Karlstad, Sweden?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad Centralstation hourly. Tickets cost kr 410–800 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Karlstad Centralstation via Lillestrøm stasjon and Kongsvinger in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +46 77 144 41 11
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Årnes to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 85–130
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–200
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +46 771 15 15 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- vy.se
Train from Årnes to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- vy.se
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- vy.no
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Kongsvinger stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 160–240
- Website
- https://www.vy.no/en/
- Book at
- https://www.vy.no/en/buy-tickets/train-and-bus-tickets
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 240–360
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Kongsvinger to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 200–320
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +47 22 05 70 70
- Website
- ruter.no
Bus from Oslo lufthavn to Årnes stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 110–150
- Website
- https://ruter.no/en/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 410–800
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Oslo-OSL to Karlstad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Kongsvinger stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Karlstad.
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