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The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Copenhagen to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
19 h
Average
19 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
483 km
Of the 1 ferries that leave Copenhagen for Oslo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 299 miles (483 km) | |
Average ferry duration | 17 h | |
Average ferry ticket price | $84 (€73) | |
Direct ferry | Yes | |
Ferry operators | DFDS |
Ferries from Copenhagen to Oslo cover the 299 miles (483 km) long journey taking on average 17 h with our travel partners like DFDS. There are direct ferry services available. You can get the cheapest ferry tickets for this journey for as low as $60 (€52), but the average price of ferry tickets is $84 (€73).
Travel to Oslo from Copenhagen from $60 (€52) with Omio’s ferry partners DFDS! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
The ferry trip that connects you from the Danish capital to the Norwegian capital is one of the most popular ferry routes used in Denmark. Ferries from Copenhagen to Oslo are provided approximately seven times a week from one ferry carrier providing this route, the Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS). Foot passengers can carry luggage with them on the ferry while vehicle passengers may leave as much luggage as they want in their car during this trip. The duration of this route largely depends on the season and on the month, as well as in consequence of the weather, however, on average the trip should take approximately 17 hours to make. Nonetheless, you can find more specific details on the duration of the journey while closer to your departure date.
The schedule for the ferries from Copenhagen to Oslo may be disrupted for multiple reasons which may include severe weather changes. However, the typical schedule for this route departs from Copenhagen on the DFDS Seaways Terminal (Dampfærgevej 30) at around 4:30 p.m. and arrives in Oslo in the Oslo UII Ferry Terminal Utstikker II (Vippetangen SKUR) at 9:45 a.m. taking on average 17 hours of journey time. The route does not include any stopovers or changes, making it a conveniently direct trip. The ferries catered by DFDS usually offer all the necessary amenities on board, such as bathrooms and seating, to provide you with the utmost comfort for this trip.
The prices for ferries from Copenhagen to Oslo can fluctuate with the month and seasons. Nonetheless, the average price for a ticket is usually of around 270 USD. If you wish to save up money and find an affordable ticket for this journey, it may be advantageous to book your tickets between a few weeks and a month ahead of your departure date. Moreover, being flexible with your travel dates might help you find the best offer for your ticket. Using the services provided by Omio, you can find the best prices for the ferries that cater to this route.
The average journey with ferries from Copenhagen to Oslo usually depends on the weather and the specific season. Nonetheless, the average time it takes to complete this journey is just over 17 hours. Travelers are advised to check-in at the port no less than 30 minutes before their departure. Concerning this specific route, this means that travelers must check-in at the port by around 4:00 p.m. on the departure date. Since this ferry provides for vehicle passengers as well, travelers with a vehicle must check their confirmation email for the designated check-in time for their vehicle (which may be different that the standard 30 minutes before departure).
Departure port: Travelers will be able to depart from Copenhagen at the DFDS Seaways Terminal which is located in Dampfærgevej 30, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. The terminal is open Monday to Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The port is located just about 2 miles (3.1 km) away from the city center and it is easily reachable, as well as directly connected, with several bus lines and one subway line, in all the distance traveled will take less than 30 minutes. At the port, you will be able to find plenty of shops, a money exchange facility, cafes and restaurants which you may use while waiting on your ferry. Passengers with limited mobility will find designated bathrooms for their comfort, as well as ideal wheelchair access to the ferries from the port terminal.
Port of arrival: Once arrived in Oslo travelers will be at the Oslo UII Ferry Terminal Utstikker II which is located in Vippetangen SKUR, 42 0150 Oslo, Norway. The terminal is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The port is located just about less than a mile (1.3 km) away from the city center and it can be easily reached with a direct bus. The total distance for this journey can be traveled in less than 10 minutes, making this an easy terminal to reach from any corner of Oslo. The port is equipped with bathrooms and waiting facilities, as well as a couple of restaurants and cafes in the surrounding area. Passengers with limited mobility will find designated bathrooms for their comfort, as well as guaranteed support for boarding the ferry.
Travel by ferry between Copenhagen, Denmark and Oslo, Norway is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
Entry Requirements:
The government of Norway has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your ferry between Copenhagen and Oslo closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return ferry to Copenhagen, Denmark from Oslo is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Norway
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Denmark has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your ferry to Copenhagen from Oslo closer to your date of departure here here.
Omio customers book a ferry from DFDS Copenhagen Terminal to Stena Line Terminalen Oslo most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their ferry most frequently from DFDS Copenhagen Terminal and travel around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from the city center to this port.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Stena Line Terminalen Oslo and need to travel approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the port to the city center in Oslo.
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