The cheapest and fastest trains from Oslo to Karlskoga
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oslo to Karlskoga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Karlskoga will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oslo for Karlskoga every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 30 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oslo to Karlskoga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Karlskoga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 223 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£40 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oslo to Karlskoga train times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Karlskoga trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
638 SJ 3000+ 502 Länstrafiken | 10:46 Oslo Central Station | 4h00 | 14:46 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
638 SJ 3000+ 500 Värmlandstrafik | 10:46 Oslo Central Station | 3h44 | 14:30 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
674 SJ+ 500 Värmlandstrafik | 13:36 Oslo Central Station | 3h54 | 17:30 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
674 SJ+ 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 502 Länstrafiken | 13:36 Oslo Central Station | 4h10 | 17:46 Karlskoga | 2 changes | |
648 SJ 3000+ 502 Länstrafiken | 15:52 Oslo Central Station | 4h09 | 20:01 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
648 SJ 3000+ 500 Värmlandstrafik | 15:52 Oslo Central Station | 3h38 | 19:30 Karlskoga | 1 change | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 03:56 Oslo | 3h34 | 07:30 Karlskoga | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:27 Oslo | 4h03 | 09:30 Karlskoga | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oslo to Karlskoga
Trains from Oslo to Karlskoga run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 19:35 |
Train companies: SJ, vy from Oslo to Karlskoga trainsSJ, vy trains will get you between Oslo and Karlskoga from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oslo to Karlskoga train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Karlskoga by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlskoga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oslo and Karlskoga
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Jernbanetorget.
- Egon Byporten
- Bella Bambina Ristorante
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- NOK 10
- Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
- Thon Hotel Opera
- Scandic Byporten
- Cost NOK 50
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Hertz
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for local and regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 9-19 for long-distance and international trains
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Tram: Lines 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19
- Bus: Several lines available
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