Oslo S

Oslo, (Norway)

Looking down on to the spor/tracks/platforms from the Flytoget concourse at Oslo S station

The old departure hall food court at Oslo S station

The main departure concourse at Oslo S station

The south side entrance to Oslo S station

One of the moving walkways that give access to the trains from the main concourse

The main entrance at Oslo Sentral station from across the street in front of the station (the tram stops are to the left)

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About the station

Our guide to Oslo S station explains what to look out for when arriving and departing by train, and how to access the city centre and airport.

At Oslo S (Oslo Sentral) train station, the impressively cavernous departure hall in the main station building contributes to the airport-like atmosphere.

Another aspect of the station that resembles an airport is the multiple levels within the station building.
The departure concourse (main station building) sits above the trains and the station is also on an upper level to some of its surrounding streets.
The transit between trains and street can therefore involve multiple changes of level, though escalators and lifts are always available, as alternatives to the stairs.

The Flytoget airport train services have a separate concourse, at a lower level, to the south side of the main concourse.

The main information desk at Oslo S is also located on this south side concourse - and this concourse also houses multiple food/drink outlets and shops.

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Onward Connections from Oslo S Station

Oslo Sentral train station, aka Oslo S. station doesn't quite live up to its name, as it's located on the eastern edge of the city centre.

BY LOCAL TRAIN BY BUS

BY TRAM BY METRO

On foot:

Oslo S station is within walking distance of many city centre attractions including the Opera House and Akershus Fortress - for both of these, ideally leave the station by its south exit.

To the main bus station:

The Bussterminalen which the long distance buses depart from can be reached on foot from Oslo S train station.
It's well signposted, you'll exit from the north side of the main concourse, with the metro entrance on the left and the supermarket on the right.
The route is an enclosed walk way above street level, but the transit will take 5 - 8 mins.

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By local train:

Nationaltheatret station is located at the opposite end to of the city centre to Oslo S, so it's on its western edge.
It's the closest station to The National Gallery of Oslo.

If you're heading into Oslo from the north and east and your train terminates at Oslo S, then the best option for accessing Nationaltheatret is to transfer to the frequent local trains on from Oslo Sentral.
Do this and it will save you the bother of having to transfer and descend to the Metro at Oslo S.

Though the express trains from Bergen and Stavanger pass through Nationaltheatret station and don’t call there.
So, if you’re heading to the area around Nationaltheatret to/from these locations, the easiest and fastest journey is to change trains at Drammen station.

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By bus:

For the ship museums including the Fram Museum and Viking Ship Musuem, plus the open air Norwegian Folk Museum, take bus line 30 from Olso S heading towards Bygdøy.

For the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, take bus line 54 to Aker brygge.

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By tram:

Tram line 12 (direction Majorstuen) links Oslo S to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, leave the tram at the 'Vigelandsparken' stop.

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By Metro:

All of the Metro T-Bahnen trains heading west from Oslo S station make their first call at Stortinget station.
This station is closer to the heart of the city, by the National Parliament Building, than any tram stop.

It may seem an indulgence to take the Metro for a one-stop hop, it's a 12-20 min walk to the parliament building along the street named Karl Johans Gate - but if you're arriving in the city for the first time, then taking the Metro is the less confusing option.

Also worth knowing is that the metro station at Oslo S station is named 'Jernbanestorget'

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Trains to and from Oslo Airport/Lufthavn

There are two options for travelling between Oslo and the Airport by train;

(1) Flytoget Airport Express trains
(2) regular trains operated by Vy - the national rail operator.

You also don’t have to use Oslo S station, both the Flytoget and Vy trains also operate between the airport and Nationaltheatret Station, which is located at the opposite (western) edge of the city centre to Oslo S.

When heading to the airport from central Oslo look for trains that are heading to ‘Oslo Lufthavn’.
On some timetables the airport station is ‘Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen’.

Taking the Flytoget Trains:

The key features of using this dedicated airport train service are:

(i) The journey time between Oslo S and Oslo Lufthavn is around 19 minutes, so they're faster than the regular trains.

(ii) it's generally a very reliable service – Flytoget trains are given priority over regular Vy trains

(iii) However, tickets are more expensive than the regular trains.

(iv) They usually* depart every 10 mins in both directions between Oslo S station** and Oslo Lufthavn station.

*Every 20 mins on Saturday and Sunday mornings and during most of July.

**4 x trains per hour operate between Nationaltheatret station and Oslo Lufthavn station

When the 6 x trains per hour service is operating. two of the trains commence the journey at Oslo S station.

So if you’re heading off from Oslo S these trains, which commence their journeys there, have easier boarding.

Taking the regular Vy Trains:

In contrast to taking the Flytoget trains, the regular trains are:

(i) Slightly less regular = they depart no more than 3 x times per hour

(ii) All trains call at Olso S station and Nationaltheatret station

(iii) They're only 5 mins slower, the journey time between Oslo S and Oslo Lufthavn by these trains = 24 minutes

When travelling from Oslo look for trains that are calling at Oslo Lufthavn, but are terminating (usually) at Eidsvoll or Lillehammer.

(iv) The Vy trains are generally busier than the Fltytoget trains, particularly the trains heading to/from Lillehammer.

So seats aren't guaranteed, particularly when heading to the airport on Monday - Saturday between 16:00 and 18:00

(v) Tickets are generally (much) cheaper.

(vi) Rail passes are not valid on the Flytoget trains, but they are valid on these alternative trains.

There are also direct Vy trains between Oslo Lufthavn and Trondheim.

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Oslo S

Oslo, (Norway)

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