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Cruise ship in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/VisitNorway
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Cruise ship in Oslo, Norway Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/VisitNorway

Getting to Oslo and around

Oslo is only a 7 hour flight away from New York. Excellent public transportation makes it easy to travel in Oslo and around.

Getting here

Airports
The main airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, is located 45 kilometres north of Oslo. The airport serves over 100 domestic and international destinations. From Oslo Airport Gardermoen you can reach Oslo's city centre by express train, express bus, local train, hire car or taxi.

There are also direct flights from dozens of European cities to Sandefjord Airport Torp (110 kilometres southwest of Oslo) and Moss Airport Rygge (66 kilometres southeast of Oslo). You can get to Oslo by bus or train from both airports.

Ferries, cruise boats, buses and trains
Ferries arrive daily to Oslo from Kiel, Copenhagen and Frederikshavn.

Oslo is also a popular cruise destination, especially in the summer season. All cruise boats dock at the quayside in the centre of Oslo with walking distance to many of the city's attractions, such as Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, the Nobel Peace Center and the Royal Palace.

All trains arrive at Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), while regional bus routes and international bus routes stop at Oslo Bus Terminal. The stations are conveniently located at the main public transportation junction in the city centre.

Find the best ways to travel to Oslo and Norway.

Getting around

The public transportation system in Oslo gives you several options for travelling within the city. The underground, buses, trams and ferries share a ticket system, which makes it easy to get around. For more information and timetables, please contact Trafikanten.

The compact city centre allows for sightseeing at your own pace on foot or by bike. You can rent cards for the city bikes at Oslo’s tourist information centres.

Discovering Oslo by car

The main roads towards Oslo are E6 from the south (on the east side of the Oslofjord) and north, E18 from the east (from Stockholm) and the south (on the west side of the Oslofjord), in addition to E16 from the west (from Bergen) to Sandvika just outside of Oslo. 

Inside the city, the main routes are the three "ring roads":
Ring 1 (around the inner city centre)
Ring 2 (Majorstua – Sagene – Tøyen – Gamlebyen)
Ring 3 (Lysaker – Smestad – Ullevål stadion – Storo – Sinsen – Økern – Bryn – Manglerud)

The Oslo toll roads
When driving into Oslo you will pass a toll plaza. You are charged every time you drive into the city. Oslo's toll plazas are automatic, and all vehicles must drive through without stopping. Read more about toll roads and AutoPASS

Find toll prices here.

Studded tyre fee
From 1 November to 30 March you have to pay a fee if you are driving with studded tyres inside the city of Oslo. From April to October studded tyres are not allowed in Oslo.

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Last updated:  2012-08-08
Skiers leaving the underground at Frognerseteren in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOSLO
Skiers leaving the underground at Frognerseteren in Oslo, Norway
The popular city bikes in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Nancy Bundt/VisitOSLO
The popular city bikes in Oslo, Norway

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Cruise ship in Oslo, Norway - Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/VisitNorway

Getting to Oslo and around

Oslo is only a 7 hour flight away from New York. Excellent public transportation makes it easy to travel in Oslo and around.

Getting to Oslo and around

Source: Visitnorway

About Oslo

Oslo

The capital of Norway is situated by a fjord and surrounded by hills and forests and is only 7 hours away from New York.

Key facts about Oslo

The capital of Norway is also its largest city. It has over 575,000 inhabitants and covers 454 square kilometres, 242 of which is forests.

Tourist information in Oslo

The Tourist Information Centres can assist you with the information you need about Oslo. You can buy the Oslo Pass and sightseeing tickets there.

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