How to travel from Bern to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Bern and Oslo is around 1,577km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Oslo by train, plane, bus, ferry 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 and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,865($375)
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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Hamburg Hbf, København H then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Oslo S.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,220($410)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB then Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Oslo.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,065($105)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Basel SBB and then to Kiel Hbf then take a ferry to Oslo Hjortneskaien.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,665($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Distance1,968km (1,223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Bern to Oslo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,065 ($105) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,865 ($375).

The distance between Bern and Oslo is around 1,577km (980 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,458km (906 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Bern and Oslo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Oslo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 3,865 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,065 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Oslo. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf, København H and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Bern and Oslo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 19h 25m, 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 Bern and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bern and Oslo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Oslo. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Bern and Oslo. The distance is around 1,968km (1,223 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Oslo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NOK 3,865 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Oslo

Transport options from Bern to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
NOK 3,865($375)
every 30 mins1,600km (994 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane4h 30m
NOK 6,570($640)
every 20 mins1,577km (980 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, plane4h 60m
NOK 3,810($370)
every 20 mins1,797km (1,116 miles)
Train to Gallarate, plane5h 60m
NOK 4,240($415)
twice daily1,922km (1,194 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane6h 50m
NOK 2,605($255)
hourly2,329km (1,447 miles)
Train
19h 25m
NOK 4,220($410)
every 20 mins2,092km (1,300 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
NOK 1,065($105)
5 times a week1,915km (1,190 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 4h
NOK 2,665($260)
once daily1,719km (1,068 miles)
Drive
18h 15m
NOK 4,345($425)
on demand1,968km (1,223 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