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How to get fromOslo to Kareliaby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Oslo to Karelia by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus bus 877 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    4. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus bus
    42h 7m
    ₽23,503–57,090

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Oslo to Stockholmcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Petrozavodskcar car
    36h 57m
    ₽34,124–66,180

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  • Distance: 2,037 km
  • Duration: 42h 7m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Karelia, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Oslo to Karelia. However, you can take the bus to Stockholm, Cityterminalen, take the line 53 bus to Stockholm Ersta sjukhus, walk to Stockholm, take the car ferry to Tallinn, walk to Tallinn Bussijaam, take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Petrozavodsk Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oslo to Petrozavodsk via Stockholm and Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) in around 36h 57m.

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