How to travel from Athens to Oslo, Norway
The distance between Athens and Oslo is around 2,712km (1,685 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Athens 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.
👋 Also check out Oslo → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costNOK 3,155($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Praha and then to Oslo.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 1,795($175)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Praha ÚAN Florenc and then to Oslo.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 1,805($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Oslo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Oslo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,435 ($140) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,155 ($310).
The distance between Athens and Oslo is around 2,712km (1,685 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,605km (1,619 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Athens and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 3,155 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,435 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Oslo. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Praha. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Korona Travel, FlixBus, Autokar Polska, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni and SC Latino Expres S.R.L. run regular bus services between Athens and Oslo. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Athens and Oslo. The distance is around 3,681km (2,287 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 3,155 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Oslo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | NOK 3,155($310) | every 30 mins | 2,715km (1,687 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train | 6h 40m | NOK 1,650($160) | hourly | 2,712km (1,685 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 7h | NOK 1,795($175) | once a week | 3,591km (2,231 miles) |
| Bus via Opole | 2 days 11h | NOK 1,435($140) | once a week | 3,874km (2,407 miles) |
| Bus via Bucharest Militari Bus Station | 3 days | NOK 1,455($140) | once a week | 4,416km (2,744 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | NOK 1,805($175) | once a week | 3,614km (2,245 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 20h | NOK 3,555($345) | once a week | 4,170km (2,591 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | NOK 8,115($790) | on demand | 3,681km (2,287 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Oslo
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Air Serbia
Train operators
Flytoget
Snälltåget
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Autokar Polska
Sindbad
Airports near Oslo
The following major airports near Oslo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Oslo
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oslo
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Oslo