How to travel from Lillehammer to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Oslo is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Oslo by 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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Train

Take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 360($35)
Operated by

Sj Nord

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 410($40)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance186km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Oslo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 360 ($35) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Lillehammer and Oslo is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Lillehammer and Oslo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Oslo is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx NOK 360 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 360 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Oslo. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lillehammer and Oslo with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2hrs.

Sj Nord run train services between Lillehammer and Oslo. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2hrs, 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 Lillehammer and Oslo. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lillehammer and Oslo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Oslo. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Oslo. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Lillehammer and Oslo. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Oslo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around NOK 360 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Oslo

Transport options from Lillehammer to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
NOK 360($35)
every 30 mins168km (104 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
NOK 410($40)
every 2 hours197km (122 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
NOK 320($31)
on demand186km (116 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