Getting There and Away
There is easy access to Oslo by air, sea, railway, or by car.
By Air
Major airlines like Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Alitalia and other carriers have daily non-stop flights from North America (New York – 8 hrs) and major cities in Europe, like Amsterdam (1hr 45m), Frankfurt (1hr 55m), London (2hrs 15m) and Paris (2hrs 15m). Oslo may be reached from all continents via Copenhagen, with departures for Oslo every hour (55 mins).
The new international airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, opened in October 1998. It is one of the most modern airports in Europe, situated 50 kms from the city centre. The Airport Express Train links the airport to Oslo in under 20 minutes. Buses, which cover the journey in 40 minutes, are cheaper. Taxis are also available.
By Sea
Comfortable and pleasant overnight cruises on car/passenger ferries to Oslo from Kiel (Germany) and Copenhagen, Frederikshavn and Hirtshals (Denmark).
By Rail
Modern, clean and comfortable trains link Oslo with the other Scandinavian capitals and the rest of the continent. Connecting services to Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim, Bodø and other Norwegian cities.
Public Transport
Oslo’s public transport system consists of buses, trams, ferries and a subway system called the T-bane. Most trips cost around 18kr, day tickets cost 40kr and are valid for unlimited travel within a 24 hour period and weekly tickets are 120kr. If you have an Oslo Card, you are also entitled to unlimited travel in the Oslo area. You can pick up a free map of the public transport network from the Trafikanten office at the main entrance of the Oslo S train station.
Comprehensive details can be found: www.norway.com/travelplanner/
Questions?
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