Means of transport Oslo

Arriving by plane reveals a beautiful airport, inaugurated in 1998, where wood meets steel, 55 km north of the capital. Nearly 30 million passengers have passed through the airport every year since 1998, making it Scandinavia's second-largest airport after Copenhagen's Kastrup. In 2017, Gardermoen Airport was ranked the second largest airport in Scandinavia. A stop at the Duty Free is a must if you want to save a bit of money!

The Flytoget high-speed train links the airport to the city center every 10 minutes. Journey time 19 minutes. Discounts are available for students, young people under 20 and seniors aged 67 and over. Young people under 16 accompanied by an adult travel free of charge, while young people between 16 and 20, and students between 21 and 30, receive a 50% discount (with proof of age). Convenient automatic terminals.

Daily ferry connections between Oslo and Copenhagen, Denmark. Daily departures from Copenhagen and Oslo, arriving the next day. Evenings on board like a real mini-cruise, with restaurants, bars, stores, sauna, whirlpool, disco, casino, cinema, children's games and very comfortable cabins. An unforgettable crossing of the Oslo Fjord. The company also offers many other one-way and round-trip cruises and crossings, with or without car. Contact them to plan your trip.

In Oslo, public transport also includes boats! All year round, it is possible for the islanders of the Oslo community to get to work or school by public transport boat (Ruter). In summer, you can take a trip to the islands of Oslofjord with a cheap zone 1 ticket. A short day trip by boat, accessible to all from the city centre, a great activity for those who want to be on the water and see the city from another angle!

Vy is the national railway company. It operates train and bus lines, as well as freight transport. It has been in existence since 1854, when Norway's first railroad line was inaugurated. The train company connects all towns around Oslo to Bergen, as well as the three airports. There is a train station at Gardermoen airport, where you can buy your tickets. In Moss and Torp, the station is reached by shuttle bus (included in the price).

Operates Oslo's metro, streetcars, buses and ferries. Very comprehensive website with access to all types of tickets. The network extends over 4 zones, zone 1 being the most central. One-way, 24h, 7 days. The Oslo Pass (sold by the tourist office) gives free access to Ruter public transport. Tickets on sale in Narvesen and 7-Eleven stores, at vending machines in metro stations, and on the Ruter app.

Crossings from Oslo to Kiel in Germany. Departure to Kiel every day. All timetables available on the website. Also connections from Larvik or Kristiansand to Hirtshals on the northern tip of Denmark (be careful, this crossing can be rough!), and from Sandefjord to Strömstad in Sweden. Prices vary according to destination, cabin category and vehicle size, arriving at 10am the next day. Excellent on-board service. A reliable company. Promotional offers on their website.

The station is known as Oslo S or Sentral, ideally located in the city center, near the opera house. Express trains for the whole of Norway to the terminus of the railway network: Bodø. Beyond Bodø, there's another 1,000 km to North Cape! To get to Narvik, 250 km from Bodø, you have to travel via Sweden. Numerous buses leave from just around the corner. Pay toilets (NOK 20), luggage lockers, restaurants and stores. Easy access, streetcars in front of the station.

Although Oslo and the surrounding area can be easily explored by public transport or bicycle, cabs can be useful in certain circumstances. The 90-year-old company is one of the oldest in Northern Europe. With a team of almost 1,400 vehicles, Oslo Taxi offers all types of journeys and can even arrange for you to visit the city by cab. Prices are clearly displayed on the website, and reservations can be made directly online or by telephone.

Norway Yatch Charter Line 1 runs between Rådhusbrygge 3 (opposite City Hall) and Bygdøy, the peninsula to the west of Oslo where the capital's main museums are located, during June, July and August. Please note that tickets are only valid with this company. Theme cruises all year round: jazz, blues, Norwegian dinner, lunch, Christmas or New Year's, in short, plenty of choice at reasonable prices.