How to travel from Stockholm to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Stockholm and Oslo is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm 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 Stockholm (ARN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,125($110)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 565($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 295($29)
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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance523km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Oslo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 295 ($29) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,125 ($110).

The distance between Stockholm and Oslo is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Stockholm and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 1,125 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 295 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Oslo. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Oslo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 45m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Stockholm and Oslo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Stockholm and Oslo. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Oslo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 10m.

FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Stockholm and Oslo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Stockholm and Oslo. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,125 ($110).

How do I get from Stockholm to Oslo

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Oslo

Transport options from Stockholm to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 40m
NOK 1,125($110)
every 15 mins472km (293 miles)
Train
5h 45m
NOK 565($55)
every 20 mins555km (345 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
NOK 295($29)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
NOK 1,160($115)
on demand523km (325 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