How to get from Oslo to Karlstad
- 162 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Karlstad: bus. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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162 km
Oslo to Karlstad: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Oslo → Karlstadbus
FlixBus·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Oslo to Karlstad
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 12:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 06:00 | 12:00 |
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, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Oslo to Karlstad works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Oslo to Karlstad, about 2h 50m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Oslo to Karlstad: common questions
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 many bus departures a day are there from Oslo to Karlstad?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 12:00.
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.
Which operators run Oslo to Karlstad?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Karlstad?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026