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.
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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Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.
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Take the train to Oslo S.
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 1h 35m | NOK 840($82) | every 15 mins | 403km (251 miles) |
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train | 2h 40m | NOK 1,600($155) | hourly | 397km (247 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 15m | NOK 1,485($145) | twice daily | 477km (297 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | NOK 920($90) | every 3 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | NOK 920($90) | 4 times a day | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus to Oslo bussterminal | 9hrs | NOK 41($4) | 4 times a day | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | NOK 760($74) | on demand | 442km (275 miles) |
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Widerøe
Flytoget
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
The following major airports near Oslo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.