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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Copenhagen to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €130 Average price | €111 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 53m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Oslo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Oslo?
Traveling from Copenhagen to Oslo is easy due to the daily connections by buses, trains and planes that are available. On average, a bus takes 8 hours, as does a train ride, excluding the transfers, while a direct flight takes 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the distance between the two cities.
What is the Cheapest Way to Get from Copenhagen to Oslo?
For those who want to travel from Copenhagen to Oslo on a tight budget, a bus ride is a solid option. Three major bus companies service this route, including Vy bus4you, Oresundstag and FlixBus. Vy bus4you offers four departures per day, while FlixBus offers three departures most days, often with a transfer in Gothenburg. Both buses depart from Ingerslevgade, and arrive into the Gallerian bus terminal in Oslo. Meanwhile, Oresundstag offers up to 20 connections per day, most of them with two changes in Malmo and Gothenburg.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Copenhagen to Oslo?
Flying is undoubtedly the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Oslo, with an average flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes. The transfer time at the airport can be as little as 40 minutes, with a check-in time of 45 minutes. SAS, Norwegian, KLM and Wideroe offer daily connections between the Danish and Norwegian capitals. Although SAS runs the most flights between the two cities, Norwegian is popular for its cheap flights. Most trips depart from the Copenhagen Airport and arrive at the Oslo Airport Gardermoen, except for Wideroe, which lands at Oslo Sandefjord Airport.
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Travel from Copenhagen to Oslo by Train
Trains offer a great option to travel from Copenhagen to Oslo. There are multiple departures per day, with Oresundstag as the primary operator along this route. There are two departure points, Copenhagen Central Station and Orestad Station, and Oslo Central Station is the main arrival terminal. However, there is no direct rail connection between the two cities. All the trains make one or two stops, one in Malmo, and the other in Gothenburg, before proceeding to Oslo. From the arrival terminal, travelers can access the city center via a bus, tram or shuttle train.
Travel from Copenhagen to Oslo by Bus
If you want to enjoy the breathtaking scenery between Copenhagen and Oslo, the bus is an unbeatable option. Vy bus4you, FlixBus and Oresundstag offer reliable connections between the two destinations. Vy bus4you makes four daily departures, with FlixBus making three direct connections per day. Oresundstag offers most of the trips, and they all make one or two changes at Malmo and Gothenburg. The departure station in Copenhagen is Ingerslevgade, and the arriving buses stop at the Olso Bus Terminal. The Oslo city center is a ten minute walk from the terminal.
Travel from Copenhagen to Oslo by Plane
A flight between Copenhagen and Oslo lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes, excluding the airport transfer and check-in times. Popular airlines that fly between the two cities are SAS, Norwegian, KLM and Wideroe. SAS has the highest frequency of flights, but some travelers like Norwegian as it offers cheaper flights. Planes depart from the Copenhagen Airport, and land at the Oslo Airport Gardermoen. The airport express train will take you to the city center in the shortest time possible. If you're on a budget, however, then the Norwegian Railway comes in handy.
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Oslo:
A ferry is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Oslo costing on average $38 (€30).
A ferry is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Oslo costing on average $63 (€50).
A ferry is $110 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Oslo costing on average $138 (€109).
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 30m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Oslo as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
- Ferries mostly depart from Copenhagen (DFDS) Ferry Terminal and arrive in Oslo.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Norwegian Air, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Oslo by bus.
- Travel with SAS, Air Baltic, regional jet, Tasman Australia Airlines, CityJet to go to Oslo by flight.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ to go to Oslo by train.
- Travel with DFDS to go to Oslo by ferry.
- 7 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Norwegian Air, Infobus, Sindbad.
- 16 direct flights per day with SAS, regional jet, Tasman Australia Airlines, CityJet.
- 1 direct ferries per day with DFDS.
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