AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

 

From Oslo Lufthavn Gardemoen  

The Airport Express Train - Flytoget

The train departs every 10 or 20 minutes depending on the time of travel and arrives at Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) at the city centre in ca. 20 minutes. The cost for an ordinary ticket is NOK 196 (ca. $22), while students aged 21-31 with a valid ID get a discounted ticket at NOK 98 (ca. $11). There is no discount for return journeys. This is the most straightforward option, but not the least expensive. 

Tickets can be bought in advance online, or at the entrance to the station. 

 Norwegian State Rails - VY

All regional VY trains on the route to Skien-Oslo-Lillehammer-Trondheim as well as various VY local trains go via Oslo Airport Gardermoen. They arrive at Oslo in approx. 23 minutes and depart at various times throughout the day. The cost is NOK 105 (ca. $12) for ordinary tickets and there is no discount for return journeys. This is the best and cheapest alternative, but not as frequent as the express train. 

Tickets can be bought in advance online, or at the train station. 

Shuttle bus

Shuttle busses connect the airport to the main bus terminal, located at the city centre (very close to Oslo S and several major hotels). The journey takes between 40 minutes to an hour, and the ordinary tickets cost NOK 179 (ca. $20) with discounted price for students aged 21-31 at NOK 95 (ca. $11). Unlike the trains, the buses operate during the night. 

Tickets can be bought in advance, or on the bus. 

Taxi

We would not recommend taking a taxi as this is quite expensive, not as comfortable and takes longer than the trains – which are also more environmentally friendly.  

From Torp Sandefjord Lufthavn

Train 

A shuttle bus service transfers passengers from the airport to the train station, from where they continue to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S). The journey takes about 1,5 hours, with trains departing usually once per hour. An ordinary ticket costs NOK 273 (ca. $33), while the student ticket costs NOK 205 (ca. $25). 

Tickets can be bought in advance online, or at the train station. 

Torp Express Bus Service

The Torp Express bus service corresponds with most international flights to/from the airport. Buses arrive at Oslo bus terminal in approx. 2 hours. The ordinary ticket costs NOK 260 (ca. $31) with a discounted price for students at NOK 200 (ca. $23), while various discounts apply for web and return tickets.  

Tickets can be bought in advance online, or on the bus. 

Transportation in Oslo City

Biking - Oslo bysykkel (“city bike”)

Downtown Oslo is rather small and walking around or biking using the public bicycle sharing system is the most enjoyable way to explore it. Here you can find more information about the bicycle sharing system (Oslo bysykkel).   

Despite the fairly short distances, the urban area is quite hilly and getting to the Blindern University Campus would be more comfortable if using the well-developed and convenient public transportation system. 

Public transportation

All public transportation is part of the same ticket/price system operated by Ruter, which means that tickets are valid for buses, trams, the subway, ferries and local trains. Downloading the Ruter mobile application (RuterBillett) makes it easy to check times and purchase tickets. A number of outlets all around the city such as Narvesen, 7-Eleven, and Deli de Luca convenience stores, as well as automated ticket machines sell tickets. Participants are advised to purchase a 7-day ticket, which costs NOK 285 (ca. $33) and gives unlimited access to all means of public transportation within Oslo. 

Here you can find more information about the RuterBillett app, as well as other travel information. 

Two tramlines (17 and 18) and two subway lines (4 and 5) stop in the vicinity of the conference venue, and get there in less than 20 minutes (tram) and 10 minutes (subway) from Oslo S, respectively. The extensive bus system will also bring participants to a number of museums and attractions around the city. Oslo´s iconic forest area, seaside and lakes are all accessible by public transportation, which makes the use of private cars or taxis redundant.  

Taxi 

Oslo taxi: +47 02323 

Norgestaxi: +47 08000