How to travel from Oslo to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Oslo and Stockholm is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oslo to Stockholm by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,170($110)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 310($29)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance524km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Oslo to Stockholm by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 310 ($29) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,170 ($110).

The distance between Oslo and Stockholm is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Oslo and Stockholm by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oslo to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 1,170 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 310 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oslo and Stockholm. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oslo and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 45m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Oslo and Stockholm. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oslo and Stockholm. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oslo and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Oslo and Stockholm. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oslo and Stockholm. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 1,170 ($110).

How do I get from Oslo to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Stockholm

Transport options from Oslo to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 40m
SEK 1,170($110)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Train
5h 45m
SEK 585($55)
every 20 mins555km (345 miles)
Bus
7hrs
SEK 310($29)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
SEK 1,200($115)
on demand524km (326 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

The following major airports near Stockholm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm