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How to Get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to City Centre

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Oslo Airport (OSL)

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Quick Answer

Oslo Airport (OSL / Gardermoen) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Flytoget Airport Express: 22 minutes non-stop to Oslo Sentralstasjon (S), NOK 230 / €20 single. Every 10 min, 4:30am-12:30am. 2. NSB local train: 25 minutes to Oslo S, NOK 124 / €11. Every 30 min, 5am-12am. Better value. 3. Flybussen airport bus: 45-60 min to Oslo Bussterminalen, NOK 209 / €18. Every 20 min, 24/7. 4. Taxi: 35-50 min, NOK 800-1000 / €70-87. 5. Uber/Bolt: NOK 600-800 / €52-70. Distance: 50 km north of Oslo centre — far. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK). 1 EUR = 11.5 NOK. Best option: NSB train — half price of Flytoget for 3 min slower. Flytoget premium only if very rushed.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport OSL terminal
Oslo Airport (OSL)

Flytoget Airport Express — fastest premium

  • Duration: 22 minutes non-stop airport to Oslo S.
  • Frequency: every 10 minutes peak, 20 min off-peak.
  • Hours: 4:30am-12:30am daily.
  • Price: NOK 230 / €20 single (NOK 460 return).
  • Children under 16: free with paying adult.
  • Where to board: Flytoget platform Gardermoen station — escalator from terminal arrivals.
  • Stops: Oslo Lufthavn → Lillestrøm → Oslo S. Some trains continue to Drammen.
  • Tickets: flytoget.no, app, or station machines.
  • Free WiFi onboard.
  • Note: twice the price of NSB train for 3 min savings — only worth it if rushed.

NSB local train — better value

  • Duration: 25 minutes to Oslo S.
  • Operator: Vy (formerly NSB).
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12am.
  • Price: NOK 124 / €11 single. Half-price of Flytoget.
  • Where to board: SAME platforms as Flytoget. Vy trains arriving + departing different from Flytoget.
  • Stops: more stops including Lillestrøm. Slower 3 min.
  • Tickets: Vy app, machines.
  • Pros: half price of Flytoget. Same speed within 3 min.
  • Best for: most travelers.

Flybussen airport bus + taxi

  • Flybussen: 45-60 min to Oslo Bussterminalen.
  • Frequency: every 20 min.
  • Hours: 24/7.
  • Price: NOK 209 / €18.
  • Pros: 24/7. Direct to bus terminal.
  • Cons: slower than train.
  • Tickets: flybussen.no.
  • Taxi: NOK 800-1000 / €70-87. Use approved companies (Oslo Taxi, Norgestaxi). Sweden-style deregulation — some charge much more.
  • Uber: NOK 600-800.
  • Bolt: NOK 550-750.

Practical info

  • OSL is FAR: 50 km north — most distant of Scandinavian airports.
  • From centre: Flytoget from Oslo S 22 min NOK 230. NSB 25 min NOK 124. Flybussen 45-60 min NOK 209.
  • Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK), NOT Euro. €1 = 11.5 NOK.
  • Norway NOT in EU: in Schengen + EEA. Same 90-day visa-free.
  • Card culture: Norway almost cashless.
  • Norway expensive: €18-28 transit normal. Apartments + restaurants pricey.
  • White nights: June-July sun barely sets.
  • Apps: Vy app (trains), Flytoget app, Ruter app (Oslo transit).

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest OSL to Oslo?

NSB local train (Vy) — NOK 124 / €11 single, 25 min. Half price of Flytoget for 3 min slower. Flybussen NOK 209 (24/7). Flytoget NOK 230 (premium 22 min).

Flytoget vs Vy Oslo?

Flytoget NOK 230 / 22 min (premium). Vy NOK 124 / 25 min (better value). Same destination Oslo S. Both depart same platform. Choose by 3-min speed difference vs €9 cost difference.

OSL taxi price?

NOK 800-1000 / €70-87 metered. Use APPROVED companies (Oslo Taxi, Norgestaxi). Norway deregulated — some charge much more. Always ask price BEFORE getting in.

How far is Oslo airport?

50 km north of Oslo — most distant Scandinavian capital airport. Allow 25-60 min for transit time. Plan 2.5-3 hours total airport time before flights.

OSL 24 hours?

Flybussen runs 24/7. Flytoget 4:30am-12:30am. Vy trains 5am-12am. Late arrivals: Flybussen or taxi.

Norway currency airport?

Norwegian krone (NOK), NOT Euro. €1 = 11.5 NOK. ATMs dispense NOK. Cards everywhere. Apple/Google Pay accepted.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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