How to travel from Hamburg to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Hamburg and Oslo is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Oslo by plane, train, bus, ferry 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,150($110)
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Train

Take the train to København H then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Oslo S.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,740($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 510($50)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Kiel Hbf then take a ferry to Oslo Hjortneskaien.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 225($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,062km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Oslo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 225 ($22) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,150 ($110).

The distance between Hamburg and Oslo is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 709km (441 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Hamburg and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 225 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Oslo. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Hamburg and Oslo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12hrs, 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 Hamburg and Oslo. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Oslo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 14h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Oslo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Hamburg and Oslo. The distance is around 1,062km (660 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 1,150 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Oslo

Transport options from Hamburg to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
NOK 1,150($110)
every 15 mins795km (494 miles)
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train4h 10m
NOK 2,265($220)
hourly829km (515 miles)
Train
12hrs
NOK 1,740($170)
every 20 mins1,162km (722 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
NOK 510($50)
once daily953km (592 miles)
Train and Ferry
21h 25m
NOK 225($22)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
NOK 2,345($230)
on demand1,062km (660 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