How to get from Oslo Airport (OSL) ✈️ to the City Center
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
Overview of all airport transfers from Oslo Airport to the City Center (Central Station)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Express train | 20 Min. | 22 $ | Details | |
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Regional train | 25 Min. | 12 $ | Details |
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Bus | 60 Min. | 20 $ | Details |
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Taxi | 40 Min. | 70 $ | Details |
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Private Transfer |
40 Min. | 125 $ | Details |
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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.
Oslo Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Oslo:

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
230 NOK pp (around 22 $)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
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
120 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
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
220 NOK pp (around 20 $)Description:
Flybussen from Oslo Airport (Bus stop “Oslo lufthavn” in front of the arrival terminal) to “Oslo bussterminal” (next to the Central Station in the city center)
Official local Taxis
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
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
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
40 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
1200 NOK (around 125 $)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Oslo Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Oslo, Central Station (Oslo S) or directly to your accommodation