How to travel from Oslo to Stavanger

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oslo to Stavanger

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Stavanger among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €409.

Distance: 302 km

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€55

Average price

Cheapest

€67

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€409

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8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

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30m

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9h 38m

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9h 8m

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4h 23m

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2h 23m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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Go-Ahead Nordic

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Vy Bus4You

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Sas Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Stavanger is a train with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Stavanger:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Stavanger costing on average €67.

A train is €354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Stavanger costing on average €409.

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Stavanger is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 36m.

Bus takes on average 9h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oslo and Stavanger including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Oslo to Stavanger

How to get from Oslo to Stavanger by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Oslo to Stavanger is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM8h35
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    3:55 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM8h35
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    3:55 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • WideroeWF436
    9:45 AM0h50
    Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp
    10:35 AMStavanger Airport
    €1831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    7:25 AM7h53
    Oslo Central Station
    3:18 PMStavanger Station
    €891One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    9:25 AM8h24
    Oslo Central Station
    5:49 PMStavanger Station
    €891One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    3:23 PM7h51
    Oslo Central Station
    11:14 PMStavanger Station
    €1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Express NorwayVY190
    1:15 PM8h14
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    9:29 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    €601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Express NorwayVY190
    8:00 AM8h14
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    4:14 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    €601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Express NorwayVY190
    10:30 AM8h14
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    6:44 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    €601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK382 · SK4483
    10:15 PM16h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    3:05 PMStavanger Airport
    €2011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK384 · SK4483
    9:30 PM17h35
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    3:05 PMStavanger Airport
    €2011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK251 · SK4159
    8:30 AM7h40
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    4:10 PMStavanger Airport
    €2101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oslo to Stavanger

Travel to Stavanger easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oslo to Stavanger.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oslo and Stavanger including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Stavanger is a train with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Stavanger:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Stavanger costing on average €67.

A train is €354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Stavanger costing on average €409.

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Stavanger is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 36m.

Bus takes on average 9h 38m.

The Oslo to Stavanger distance is approximately 302 km.
The average frequency per day from Oslo to Stavanger is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Stavanger as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oslo to Stavanger:
  • Flights mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Stavanger Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in Stavanger Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Stavanger, Bussterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oslo to Stavanger, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Stavanger by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Stavanger by bus.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Wideroe, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Global Supply Systems, KLM to go to Stavanger by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oslo to Stavanger with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Oslo to Stavanger often also extend their vacation to go to Bergen, Kristiansand, London, Copenhagen, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stavanger and these popular destinations at a great price.

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