How to travel from Salzburg to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Salzburg and Oslo is around 1,435km (891 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salzburg to Oslo by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,730($170)
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Train

Take the train to Malmö Centralstation then Göteborg C and then to Oslo S.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,845($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague and then to Oslo.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,055($105)

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,998km (1,242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Oslo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 920 ($90) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,730 ($170).

The distance between Salzburg and Oslo is around 1,435km (891 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,355km (842 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Salzburg and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 1,730 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 920 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Oslo. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malmö Centralstation and Göteborg C. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

Snälltåget, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Salzburg and Oslo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 24h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Oslo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Oslo is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Oslo. Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Oslo. The distance is around 1,998km (1,242 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,730 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Oslo

Transport options from Salzburg to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
NOK 1,730($170)
every 15 mins1,435km (891 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
NOK 2,410($235)
every 4 hours1,540km (957 miles)
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train4h 55m
NOK 3,410($335)
hourly1,727km (1,073 miles)
Train
24h 20m
NOK 1,845($180)
once a week2,053km (1,276 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
NOK 1,055($105)
4 times a week1,932km (1,200 miles)
Bus via Hamburg Adenauerallee1 day 6h
NOK 920($90)
5 times a week2,019km (1,254 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
NOK 4,405($430)
on demand1,998km (1,242 miles)

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Airports near Oslo

The following major airports near Oslo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Oslo
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oslo
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Oslo