What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Vara?

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Vara is to bus which costs 210 kr - 550 kr and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oslo to Vara?

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Vara is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs 550 kr - 850 kr.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Vara?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Vara station. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Vara tågstation via Trollhättan Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Oslo to Vara?

The distance between Oslo and Vara is 315 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.

How do I travel from Oslo to Vara without a car?

The best way to get from Oslo to Vara without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs 500 kr - 800 kr.

How long does it take to get from Oslo to Vara?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Oslo to Vara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Vara train from?

Oslo to Vara train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Vara?

The best way to get from Oslo to Vara is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs 500 kr - 800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 210 kr - 550 kr and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Oslo to Vara train arrive?

Oslo to Vara train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Trollhättan Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Vara?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Vara is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Oslo to Vara.

Where can I stay near Vara?

There are 29+ hotels available in Vara.

Oslo to Vara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oslo to Vara by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Trollhättan Centralstationtrain Re20
2. Take the train from Trollhättan Centralstation to Vara tågstationtrain Västtågen
4h 35m
kr 539–766
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Uddevalla Torpbus Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Torp Terminalen Uddevalla to Trollhättan Centralstationbus 860
5h 53m
kr 213–529
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Uddevalla Torpbus Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Uddevalla Centralstation to Vara tågstationtrain Västtågen
4h 49m
kr 228–549
Drive 290.9 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Varacar 290.9 km
3h 24m
kr 565–815

Oslo to Vara by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

kr 539Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Vara, Sweden?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Vara tågstation via Trollhättan Centralstation in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Vara tågstation via Torp Terminalen Uddevalla, Trollhättan Centralstation, Grästorp station, and Grästorp station in around 5h 53m.

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