Oslo Airport (OSL), also known as Oslo Gardermoen Airport or Oslo Lufthavn, is the largest international airport of Oslo and is located about 35 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Oslo by Express train, Regional train, Bus, Taxi, Uber or Private Transfer.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Oslo Airport (OSL) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from OSL airport to downtown

Overview of all airport transfers from Oslo Airport to the City Center (Central Station)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Express train	20 Min.	24 $	Details
	Regional train	25 Min.	12 $	Details
	Bus	60 Min.	25 $	Details
	Taxi	40 Min.	70 $	Details
	Private Transfer	40 Min.	100 $	Details
	Uber	40 Min.	75 $	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• If you have time, the bus trip offers a great opportunity to experience the Norwegian landscape at a leisurely pace.

Express train

Timetable and tickets ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

252 NOK pp (around 24 $)

Description:

Airport Express train ‘Flytoget’ from Oslo Airport (Train station “Oslo Lufthavn” in the arrival terminal) to Oslo Central Station (Sentralstasjon, also called Oslo S), directly in the city center; Seat reservation & WLAN

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Regional train

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes

Cost:

129 NOK pp (around 12 $)

Description:

Regional trains ‘R10’, ‘R11’ and ‘L12’ from Oslo Airport (Train station “Oslo Lufthavn” in the arrival terminal) to Oslo Central Station (Sentralstasjon, also called Oslo S), directly in the city center

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Bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

259 NOK pp (around 25 $)

Description:

Flybussen line “FB5A” from Oslo Airport (Bus stop “Oslo lufthavn” in front of the arrival terminal) to central bus station “Jernbanetorget” (next to the Central Station in the city center)

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Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

700 NOK (around 70 $)

Description:

Taxi from Oslo Airport (in front of the arrival terminal) to the center of Oslo, Oslo Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

100 $

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Oslo Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Oslo, Central Station (Oslo S) or directly to your accommodation

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Uber

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

75 $

Description:

Uber from Oslo Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to the center of Oslo, Oslo Central Station or directly to your accommodation

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Things to know about Oslo:

1. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo
2. The famous ‘Scream’ painting can be found at the Munch Museum in Oslo
3. The Fram – in Oslo’s “Frammuseum” – is the most travelled wooden ship of all time (including the North and South Poles)