Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) OSL: Departure times and transfers

Flying from/to Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Find out the best way to get from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to the city centre by doing some research in advance. Should you take a train, bus or a tram from the airport to and from the city centre? Our guide to Oslo Airport Gardermoen and the facilities mean you can find your way around the terminal upon arriving and plan the rest of your trip—whether its for a short weekend or a little longer.

Travel from Oslo city center to Oslo Airport

Oslo is one of the biggest shopping centers in Norway. The city is also famous for ski-jumping especially on the Holmenkollbakken hill, which provides a sweeping view of the fjord. The city has three airports, namely; Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), and Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG). The Oslo Airport Gardermoen is the leading international airport in Oslo and closest to the city center. The distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to the city center is  28 miles (45 kilometers). Various means are available for passengers to access the airport from the city center with ease. Transportation to the airport includes taxis, public buses and train services.

What is the best way to get to the airport from the city center?

There are various modes of transit available for passengers to connect from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to the city center. The most common means are by public bus and train service. Transportation by bus to the airport is offered mainly by the Flybussen FB2 Express service. These buses have a joint ticket arrangement with Ruter Company, which operates Oslo city transit services. Passengers opting for private transport can take a minibus or travel by taxi. Transit by regional train service Vy train formerly known as NSB is the best and most convenient means to reach the airport due to its relatively cheap ticket prices.

How far is it from the city center to the airport?

The distance from Oslo city center to the airport is 28 miles (45 kilometers). Traveling time to the airport from the center of the city will depend on the means of travel one chooses to get to the airport. The Flytoget Airport Express service train runs to and from Oslo Central station every 10 to 20 minutes. The journey time to the airport from the city center will take around 20 minutes. Passengers opting to take the regional train from the city center should head straight to the main board and wait for the next train. An aeroplane symbol identifies the trains with a note Via Oslo Lufthavn. Tickets can be purchased from one of the Vy vending machines. The central bus terminal at Oslo city center is called Bussterminalen. Bus line FB2 follows the routes Oslo Lufthavn to Oslo Sentrum. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes.

What facilities are there at the airport?

Oslo airport has various convenient facilities passengers can enjoy. The airport has a decent money and currency exchange services located in the arrivals and departure section of the airport. Besides, ATM points are spread throughout the airport. Duty-free shops can be found at the international arrival and departure hall. For passengers with luggage or in case of lost property, there is a luggage office with telephone number (+47 6481 3477) located at the arrivals hall just opposite the railway station. The airport's terminal caters to people with disabilities. Passengers with disabilities are requested to contact the passenger service telephone number (+47 6481 3477) at least 24 hours before they arrive at the airport. Hotels and eateries are mostly found in the departure lounge.

How accessible is the route for people with limited mobility?

Passengers with disabilities are advised to alert the airport at least 24 hours in advance with their special needs. Those with walking disabilities can borrow a wheelchair at the airport to use at no cost. Anyone requiring special assistance from someone they know will have their companions issued with companion ID at the check-in point or the assistance section near the departure hall of non-passengers. Most bus lines operating Oslo airport are wheelchair accessible and are fitted with elevators. Train stations at Oslo city center are also equipped with a ramp that makes it easily accessible for people with disabilities. 

Local tips: how to travel to the airport like a local?

The cheapest way to get to the airport from Oslo city center is by using regional trains. The Vy train runs between 5:15 a.m. and 11:43 p.m. and makes occasional stops on the way at Lillestorm. Passengers with luggage can move comfortably aboard with their luggage as the train contains several storage spaces for luggage. It's important to note that when using this train service it experiences delays in reaching the airport due to stopovers. Travelers in a hurry to reach the airport should opt for the Flytoget Express Service train. It is faster, with a journey time of about 20 minutes to the airport from the center of the city of Oslo.  Also, there are many helpful travel apps that passengers can download and use to get to the airport from the city of Oslo.