Oslo to Gothenburg bus

Coach from Oslo to Gothenburg

Travelling by bus from Oslo to Gothenburg is a relaxing and straightforward method of making the journey. There is a good choice of direct services leaving throughout the day. These are operated by Nettbuss and FlixBus and have journey times that vary from just under 3.5 hours to three hours 45 minutes. The first departure is early morning. There are then up to two dozen further departures throughout the day and evening with the last coach leaving Oslo in the late evening. All coaches depart from Oslo Bus Terminal Nylandsveien while the route terminates at Gothenburg Nils Ericsson Terminal.

How long is the journey by bus from Oslo to Gothenburg?

All buses from Oslo to Gothenburg are direct and take from around three hours 20 minutes to three hours 45 minutes depending on the time of departure.

How many coaches are there from Oslo to Gothenburg?

Direct buses leave Oslo for Gothenburg every day of the week starting in the early morning and continuing until late evening. There are up to two dozen daily departures.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Oslo to Gothenburg?

Departure bus station: The bus from Oslo to Gothenburg leaves from Oslo Bus Terminal Nylandsveien which is adjacent to Oslo's main train station and close to both the port and the city centre. The bus station is within a short walk of Oslo's main tourist attractions and is also linked to an efficient transport network of local buses and trains, trams and Metro services. The bus station is a large modern complex with facilities that include car parking, taxi ranks, a ticket office and ticket machines, luggage storage, toilets and a good choice of shops and food stalls. There are accessible toilets at the bus station and all areas have step-free access.

Arrival bus station: The bus from Oslo to Gothenburg terminates at the Gothenburg Nils Ericsson Terminal. This is part of Gothenburg Central Station and just a short walk from the city centre. The bus terminal is part of the city's transport network of trams and local buses. Bus terminal passengers can make use of the station facilities. These include car parking, taxi ranks, wifi, toilets, ticket machines, a ticket office, banking services, a range of shops and eateries as well as a hotel. There is good accessibility to all areas of the station and bus terminal while accessible toilets are also available.

Which coach providers travel from Oslo to Gothenburg?

Two companies provide bus services from Oslo to Gothenburg. These are Nettbuss and FlixBus.

Nettbuss Oslo to Gothenburg

Nettbuss (now known as Vy Buss AS) is Norway's largest bus operator. Its direct routes from Oslo to Gothenburg take approximately 3.5 hours and there are up to a dozen or more daily departures. These commence early morning and continue until late evening. 

 FlixBus Oslo to Gothenburg

FlixBus is an international travel provider that operates numerous coach routes across much of Europe. FlixBus coaches from Oslo to Gothenburg start departing in the early morning. There are then up to a further dozen departures throughout the day with the last coach leaving mid-evening.

Oslo to Gothenburg Coach: Services on Board

FlixBus offers standard tickets only while Nettbuss has a choice of both Economy and Economy Plus seats. Economy Plus passengers can enjoy extra legroom and reclining seats. Specific seats can be reserved in advance on all departures. Both companies have a fleet of safe modern coaches with generous legroom and plenty of luggage space. Large suitcases are stored in the hold while hand luggage can be stored inside the coach either under the seat or in overhead luggage racks. Foldable bicycles can be stored in the hold of FlixBus coaches although they cannot be carried on Nettbuss routes. There is a charge for bicycle space which must be pre-booked. All coaches have toilets, wifi, power outlets, individual lighting and air-conditioning or heating as required. While certified service animals can travel on Nettbuss routes, no animals are allowed on FlixBus coaches. On Nettbuss routes, wheelchair tickets can be purchased online with 36-hours notice. Foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the hold on FlixBus coaches. Both operators will provide every assistance they can to passengers with limited mobility.