How to use public transport in Norway. Oslo, Norway – how to get there, city transport, tourist map

Oslo metro fare

The cost of travel in the Oslo metro depends on the number of zones covered; a map of the zones can be seen near any ticket sales kiosk.

To travel on the Oslo metro, you can purchase the following types of tickets:

  • Single trip ticket.
  • Coupon card for 30 coupons.
  • Passes for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days and 365 days.

For children under 4 years of age travel is free. Those under 16 and seniors over 67 years of age can buy a ticket at a reduced price (50 percent discount). Preferential rates are indicated by the words barn/honnør.

  • Single trip ticket (Enkeltbillett)

A ticket for one trip during its validity period gives the right to travel on public transport with any number of transfers. There is no need to punch one-time tickets; the time stamp will be stamped on them when sold. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for a maximum of 5 zones, no matter how far you travel.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

The ticket is valid for 1 hour in the first zone, plus 30 minutes for each additional zone, for a total of 180 minutes for a 5-zone ticket.

  • Coupon card for 30 coupons (Kupongkort á 30 kuponger)

A trip with this ticket will be cheaper than buying a ticket for one trip. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for a maximum of 5 zones, no matter how far you travel. When you use this ticket, you punch 3 coupons for the first zone and then 2 coupons for each additional zone. If you are traveling within one zone, the card is stamped using the third coupon.

Ticket price for adults is 270 CZK.

The cost of a discounted ticket is 135 CZK.

The coupon card can also be used as an additional ticket. For example, if you purchased a ticket for one trip within 2 zones, and there is a need to travel further, you simply redeem 2 coupons of the coupon card for each additional zone of the trip.

  • 24-hour ticket (24-timersbillett)

If you plan to travel around Oslo for the whole day, then a 24-hour pass is the best option. This ticket is valid for unlimited travel for 24 hours after activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, but if you use a 24-hour pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

  • Weekly pass (7-dagersbillett)

If you plan to spend a few days in Oslo and plan to actively move around the city during that time, opt for the 7-day pass. This pass allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 7 days from the date of ticket activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 7 day pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

  • 30-day ticket (30-dagersbillett)

This pass allows you to make unlimited trips within 30 days from the date of activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 30 day pass, you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

The student travel card is intended for full-time students from 20 to 30 years of age. If you are over 30, you must buy a regular adult ticket.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

Student

  • One year ticket (365-dagersbillett)

The 365-day ticket allows you to make an unlimited number of trips for a year from the date of ticket activation. This type of ticket is not sold at a reduced price - only the “adult” option is available. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use an annual pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

  • Oslo Pass

In Oslo, like in many other European cities, a special Oslo Pass is provided for tourists. The card holder has the right to free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all types of public transport in zones 1 and 2, free parking in municipal parking lots, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, discounts on excursions, car rental, ski rental, Special offers in restaurants, shops, etc.

The Oslo Pass is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The discount card is intended for children from 4 to 15 years of age and for persons over 67 years of age.

Map type

Oslo Pass 24 hours

Oslo Pass for 48 hours

Oslo Pass 72 hours

Regular

Preferential

Along with the card, you will receive a free booklet with detailed information about the establishments participating in the program. In transport, it is enough to validate this card once at the beginning of the first trip, in a museum or any other establishment to which it is valid, this will be done by the cashier.

Helpful information:

  • The five lines of the Oslo Metro (T-banen i Oslo) are distinguished by numbers, colors (blue, purple, green, orange and yellow) and the names of their terminal stations. The metro is mainly used for communication with the suburbs. In the city center, four lines actually merge into one, and trains move along the same tracks. On the outskirts, the lines diverge, the tunnels end, the trains go to the surface, turning into a commuter train. The fifth line (Frognerseteren - Majorstuen) never reaches the center.
  • Train intervals vary: from 3 minutes in the center to 15 minutes on the outskirts. At night, the traffic interval can reach 30 minutes.
  • There are practically no escalators in the Oslo metro: the underground stations are shallow, descending only a few dozen steps underground. The trains are mostly red and consist of 3-4 carriages.
  • Distances between three central stations- Jernbanetorget, Stortinget and Nationaltheatret are small, it’s easier and cheaper to walk in the center. But if you want to visit Holmenkollen (blue line no. 1) or Lake Sognsvann (yellow line no. 3), the metro is the most convenient way to travel.
  • There are no turnstiles in the metro, and no one controls you when you enter. However, remember: just beyond the yellow line, the metro area begins, where you cannot be without a ticket.

Tickets in Norway

Tickets for public transport in Norway can be purchased both at ticket offices (kiosks, shops, bus stations) and from the driver (30% more expensive).

All types of public transport (including water) operate single tickets, the cost of which depends on the zones. Map of Oslo transport zones.

Ticket price per adult passenger (prices in CZK)

The fine for traveling without a ticket in Norway is 900 kroons / 5,000 rubles.

Tourist card - Oslo Pass

The card is valid on all types of public transport and allows free entry to more than 30 attractions and museums in Oslo.

You can buy a card at the airport, train stations, tourist centers and in many hotels.

Oslo Pass ticket price (price: CZK/RUB)

Buses and trams in Oslo

Oslo has an extensive network of city buses and tram routes. home bus station(Jernbanetorget) is located near the train station.

Bus operating hours in Oslo: 05:00-00:00. Night routes operate at night.

Scheme bus routes to Oslo

Metro in Oslo

The Oslo metro consists of 6 lines and 163 stations. Train intervals: from three minutes in the center to 30 minutes on the outskirts. Trains run less frequently on weekends.

In the city center all trains intersect; on the outskirts it is impossible to change trains.

Oslo metro map

Intercity buses in Norway

Norwegian bus companies guarantee availability of seats for all intercity routes, so there is no need to buy tickets in advance.

Approximate prices for intercity routes

Discounts for bus transport in Norway:

  • When purchasing a round trip ticket: 20% discount
  • People from 16 to 26 years old and pensioners: 33% discount
  • Children under 4 years old: free
  • Children from 4 to 16 years old: 50% discount

Bus companies often hold sales, so we recommend visiting the carrier company’s website in advance and familiarizing yourself with current promotions.

All buses in Norway are well equipped, they have air conditioning, seats for children and disabled people, and comfortable seats. Buses operating on long routes are equipped with dry toilets.

Norway's largest bus operator: Nor-Way Bussekspress

Budget bus operator:

Transport deserves the highest marks for safety, comfort and punctuality.

If we talk about intracity communication, then you can get anywhere in the city by bus, tram or metro. Another special public transport in Oslo is the ferries, which can take you to the islands of the Oslofjord, as well as to other Norwegian cities.

Transport Oslo: prices

Everything here works surprisingly smoothly, the traffic interval does not exceed 10 minutes, but there is also a minus - Oslo city transport is not cheap. The city has a unified ticket system; you can purchase a ticket for one trip or a pass for a day, a week or 30 days.

The cost depends on the travel zone and the age of the passenger. So, a regular one-time adult ticket in zone 1 costs 30 NOK, a child ticket is 2 times cheaper. For a daily pass you need to pay 90 and 45 NOK respectively. Taxis operate only in the city and cost a decent amount.

Buy one-time tickets at special kiosks - they are more expensive from the driver. To save as much as possible, buy an Oslo Pass for 24, 48 or 72 hours - with its help you can minimize your travel costs, museum trips, and also get discounts in some

TRANSPORT TO OSLO

Public transport in the capital of Norway is represented by the metro, buses and city trains. Its distinctive features are punctuality and comfort. The islands that are part of the city are also accessible by water transport.

In public transport stores you can purchase booklets with detailed schedules for each specific mode. Route diagrams are also available at stops.

All transport runs at intervals of approximately 5-10 minutes. As a rule, the driver himself announces the stop. And in trams and buses above the driver’s cabin there is a display with a running line showing the name of the next stop and reminding the route number and destination.

Entrance to tram, bus and commuter trains It is located low enough for ease of use of transport by people with disabilities.

Tickets to Oslo are the same for all public transport. You can purchase them at station ticket offices, at metro stations, at the offices of the Traficantene company, as well as at most Narvesen kiosks and 7-Eleven stores. The fare varies depending on the distance of travel, increasing by NOK 20 with each transport zone. The price of a ticket also depends on whether it was purchased in advance or directly from the driver. So, in the first case, the cost of the trip will be 30-110 CZK (depending on the zone), in the second - 50-130 CZK.

There are discounts for children from 4 to 15 years old, as well as for pensioners over 67 years old. In addition, it is possible to purchase travel tickets for a day, a week, a month and a year. A daily pass currently costs 75-175 CZK, a weekly pass costs 220-560 CZK.

Discounts also apply to travel cards for children and pensioners. Thus, children's and discount passes will cost 38-88 CZK per day and 110-280 CZK for a week. Travel cards are not valid in zones 4 and 5.

More information about transport in Oslo is available on the website Ruter.no.

Oslo Metro

The Oslo metro system consists of 6 lines. The underground stations are shallow: only a dozen steps down. There are no escalators in the local metro. A special feature of the metro in the city is that all lines converge in the center of Oslo, and trains run along the same tracks. Closer to the periphery they diverge, the tunnels disappear, and the cars move along the surface.

Trains consist of 3-4 cars, they run at intervals of 3 minutes in the center and 15 minutes on the outskirts. More detailed information about the Oslo metro can be found on the website Tbane.no.

Below is a map of the Oslo metro. To enlarge the image, click on the picture; for additional enlargement, click on the “Expand to actual size” icon that appears at the bottom of the picture (a square with an arrow).

Buses in Oslo

Buses run throughout the city from 5.00 to 0.00. There are also night routes, on which, by the way, travel cards are not valid.

In addition, in the city you can go on bus tour. The route runs through the most popular places among travelers. Tourist buses They start working at 9.45 and depart at intervals of 30 minutes. The duration of the trip is 90 minutes. Ticket for sightseeing bus costs 150 CZK for an adult, 75 CZK for children 5-15 years old and 400 CZK for the so-called “family” trip, which involves a trip for two adults and two children. All types of tickets are valid for 24 hours after purchase.

Trams in Oslo

The city's tram system has its own name - Oslotrikken. Trams run every 10 minutes. Routes, timetables and other information regarding tram services in Oslo can be found at Trikken.no.

City trains

All trains in the city arrive at Central Train Station, called Oslo S. The station consists of two buildings in which you can find everything you need: cafes, restaurants, lounges, shopping centers, bars. You can get to the station by any transport. Full information about the station can be found on its official website.

Water transport

Water transport in the Norwegian capital is represented by ferries, boats and by sea vessels, carrying passengers to the islands belonging to the city. Travel time ranges from 10 minutes to 2 hours. Tickets are sold on the websites of ferry companies or at ticket offices. Their cost is not high, and by booking your trip in advance, you can get a 20% discount. Routes vary depending on the season, so it's best to check the schedule online in advance.

Taxi in Oslo

Norwegian taxi is a very expensive transport. According to the daily tariff, valid until 17.00, the cost consists of the landing price - about 40 CZK, and about 12 CZK for each kilometer of travel. From 17.00 to 22.00 there is a more expensive evening rate, and from 22.00 to 4.00 there is a night rate, which is even more expensive.

You can call a car by phone, pick it up in a parking lot, or “catch” it on the street. The most popular companies providing taxi services are Norgestaxi and OsloTaxi.

To some points of the city (for example, to the train station or to Oslo airport), a taxi can be ordered online - to do this, use the search form below:

Fill in the required fields and click Find. A list of possible transfer options for the route you specified will open on a separate page. Having chosen the one that suits you, you can immediately place and pay for your order.

Tourists who want to independently move around the Norwegian capital and its surroundings by car can use