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MUNCH
Striking waterfront museum housing Edvard Munch’s masterpieces and major exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$226
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$226
Fastest journey on Sep 18
22 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
22 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 18
1
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aarhus to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aarhus to Oslo will cost around $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $226.
It's difficult to get from Aarhus to Oslo without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, while a flight costs an average of $499.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price Cheapest | $499 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Oslo:
A bus is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Oslo costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Take a train from Aarhus to Oslo and enjoy the approximately 260 miles (419 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 19:00, the last at 19:00.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
First train 7:00 PM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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