Overall8.9/10Easier to reach than about 90% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Oslo is largely cashless; bring a credit/debit card with PIN for all purchases including train tickets and small items.
- Flytoget is almost always the most reliable ground transport option in snowy winter conditions.
- If flying into Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) on a budget airline (Ryanair, Wizz Air), verify the actual airport—many low-cost carriers market flights to 'Oslo Torp' but actually land at Sandefjord (TRF), 110 km away and requiring a 2-hour bus ride.
- Flytoget and Flybussen tickets are separate from the standard Ruter public transport card; you must buy additional tickets for airport transport.
- Children under 16 travel free on Flytoget Airport Express when accompanied by an adult (no ticket required).
- Oslo Central Station sits directly atop the Jernbanetorget metro station, making onward city transport seamless.
- Book advance tickets online for the best rates and to skip queues.
- For late-night arrivals, both Flybussen and taxis operate 24/7 at the airport.
Airports
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
- Terminals
- Single terminal building with two piers (A for domestic, B for Schengen/international, C for non-Schengen)
- Is Primary
- Yes
- Distance From Center
- ~50 km northeast
Ground Transport
19-22 Minutes
- Type
- Flytoget Airport Express Train
- Price
- NOK 229
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Destination
- Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) and intermediate stations (Nationaltheatret, Skøyen)
- Notes
- Fastest option; tickets available via app, ticket machines, and ticket-less service
30-40 Minutes
- Type
- Vy Regional Train (R10/R11, L12)
- Destination
- Oslo Central Station
- Notes
- Cheaper alternative to Flytoget; included in standard Ruter public transport card
45-70 Minutes Depending on Traffic and Destination
- Type
- Flybussen (Airport Bus)
- Price
- NOK 229
- Routes
- F1, F2, F3, F4 serving districts including Majorstuen, St. Hanshaugen, Jernbanetorget
- Notes
- Wider coverage than train; often stops closer to accommodation; note that Ruter card does not cover Flybussen
Variable Based on Traffic
- Type
- Taxi
- Price Range
- NOK 700
- Price Range High
- NOK 1,100
- Notes
- Door-to-door service; use official taxi stands only; agree on fixed price or ensure meter is running
Ride-sharing (Bolt)
- Notes
- Less common at OSL than traditional taxis; check app availability and pricing; surge pricing can apply
Oslo Sandefjord Airport Torp (TRF)
- Used By
- Low-cost carriers (Ryanair, Wizz Air)
- Is Primary
- No
- Distance From Center
- ~110 km southwest of Oslo
Ground Transport
1 Hour 45 Minutes to 2 Hours
- Type
- Torp-Ekspressen (Airport Coach)
- Destination
- Oslo Bus Terminal
- Notes
- Buses run in coordination with flight arrivals and departures; most practical transport link for this airport
Moss Airport Rygge (RYG)
- Status
- No scheduled commercial passenger traffic as of late 2023
Regional Rail Connections
Vy
- Destination
- Bergen
- Notes
- West coast destination
Vy
- Destination
- Trondheim
- Notes
- North-central Norway
Vy
- Destination
- Stavanger
- Notes
- Southwest coast
International Rail Connections
Approximately 5-6 Hours
- Operator
- Swedish SJ trains
- Destination
- Stockholm
Approximately 4 Hours
- Operator
- Vy
- Destination
- Gothenburg (Göteborg)
Copenhagen
- Duration Ferry
- Overnight crossing
- Route Option 1
- Train via Gothenburg and Sweden
- Route Option 2
- Ferry to Copenhagen (overnight service available, approximately 10 hours)
European Cities (Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Zurich)
- Notes
- Possible via multi-leg connections through Sweden or ferry + train via Copenhagen and Germany
Ferry Connections
Overnight (Approximately 10-11 Hours)
- Route
- Oslo to Copenhagen
- Operator
- DFDS
- Frequency
- Daily service
- Notes
- Allows onward rail travel from Copenhagen to continental Europe; popular connection point for reaching Germany and beyond
Day Trip And Regional Access
Approximately 2-2.5 Hours
- Distance
- ~180 km north
- Transport
- Train via Vy
- Destination
- Lillehammer
- Feasibility
- Day trip or overnight
Nearby Forests and Countryside
- Transport
- Local/regional trains and buses
- Notes
- Oslo is surrounded by sea and mountains; accessible via Ruter public transport system and regional networks
Name
Oslo Central Station (Oslo S / Oslo Sentralstasjon)
Location
Jernbanetorget 1, NO-0154 Oslo, Norway
Facilities
Facilities
- Luggage lockers (card payment, variable pricing by size and duration)
- Lost property office (weekdays 08:00–16:45)
- Toilets (NOK 20, card or cash payment)
- Elevators and wheelchair accessibility
- Shops, restaurants, and bakeries
- Currency exchange
Description
Norway's largest railway station and main hub for domestic and international rail services
Operating Hours
Station and waiting areas open 03:45–01:30 daily
Local Connections
Local Connections
- Jernbanetorget T-Bane (metro) station nearby
- Tram connections
- Oslo Bus Terminal (Oslo M) located south side of station, few minutes' walk away
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