How to travel from Stavanger to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Stavanger and Oslo is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stavanger 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 Stavanger (SVG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 840($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 920($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 920($90)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stavanger and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Oslo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 41 ($4) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 840 ($82).

The distance between Stavanger and Oslo is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Stavanger and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 840 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 41 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stavanger and Oslo. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stavanger and Oslo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 7h 40m.

Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Stavanger and Oslo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Stavanger and Oslo. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stavanger and Oslo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 8h 25m.

Vy Buss, Vaernes Ekspressen and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Stavanger and Oslo. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stavanger to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Stavanger and Oslo. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stavanger to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 840 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stavanger and Oslo

Transport options from Stavanger to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
1h 35m
NOK 840($82)
every 15 mins403km (251 miles)
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train2h 40m
NOK 1,600($155)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 15m
NOK 1,485($145)
twice daily477km (297 miles)
Train
7h 40m
NOK 920($90)
every 3 hours525km (326 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
NOK 920($90)
4 times a day576km (358 miles)
Bus to Oslo bussterminal9hrs
NOK 41($4)
4 times a day571km (355 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
NOK 760($74)
on demand442km (275 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