The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oslo to Vennesla
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
4 h 12 m
Buses on 19 Sept
3
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oslo to Vennesla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Vennesla will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 buses from Oslo to Vennesla, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:304h15Oslo18:45Vennesla£221One-way0 changes
15:304h15Oslo19:45Vennesla£261One-way0 changes
17:004h06Oslo21:06Vennesla£291One-way0 changes
17:004h06Oslo21:06Vennesla£291One-way0 changes
15:304h15Oslo19:45Vennesla£261One-way0 changes
14:304h15Oslo18:45Vennesla£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Oslo to Vennesla
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Vennesla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 242 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £83 Average Price | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Vennesla:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Vennesla costing on average £32.
A coach is £56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Vennesla costing on average £83.
Other travel options to Vennesla take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 16m.
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £50. The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Oslo to Vennesla bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Vennesla coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 14:36 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 14:45 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 10:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 14:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 10:41 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 14:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 15:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 11:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 15:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 12:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 16:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 12:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 16:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 17:06 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 17:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 13:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 17:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 13:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 17:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 18:06 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 18:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:15 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 18:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:26 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h04 | 18:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 19:06 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 19:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 19:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 15:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 19:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 20:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 20:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 20:45 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 20:36 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h00 | 20:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:41 Lysaker, Stasjon | 3h49 | 20:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 17:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 17:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 22:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h06 | 22:06 Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 22:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 18:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 22:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 19:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 23:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 19:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 23:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 23:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 3:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 23:11 Lysaker, Stasjon | 4h07 | 3:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oslo to Vennesla
Buses from Oslo to Vennesla run on average 41 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 39 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 23:11. The fastest coach covers the 242 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 242 km |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 0:12 |
Last bus 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress from Oslo to VenneslaYou can travel by bus between Oslo to Vennesla with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Oslo to Vennesla coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Vennesla by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vennesla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oslo and Vennesla
Most Oslo to Vennesla buses use the Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) to Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon station pair. Use this guide to compare Oslo and Vennesla bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Oslo station do buses to Vennesla leave from?
Getting to Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) from Oslo city centre
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) bus station facilities and services
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bakery & Cafe (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Elevators, ramps.
Most popular bus connections from Oslo
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