How to travel from Geneva to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Geneva and Oslo is around 1,634km (1,016 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Geneva to Oslo by plane, train, ferry, 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 Geneva (GVA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,035($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,030($490)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin Central Bus Station and then to Oslo.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,075($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,535($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Oslo.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Distance2,124km (1,320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Oslo by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,075 ($105) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,035 ($295).

The distance between Geneva and Oslo is around 1,634km (1,016 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,554km (966 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Geneva and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 3,035 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,075 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Oslo. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten, Basel SBB, Hamburg Hbf, København H and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Geneva and Oslo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 21h 15m, 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 Geneva and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and Oslo. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Geneva (GVA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Geneva and Oslo. The distance is around 2,124km (1,320 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 3,035 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Oslo

Transport options from Geneva to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 10m
NOK 3,035($295)
every 15 mins1,640km (1,019 miles)
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train5h 10m
NOK 2,960($290)
hourly1,634km (1,016 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
NOK 4,785($465)
every 30 mins1,757km (1,092 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6h 5m
NOK 3,820($375)
every 3 hours1,922km (1,194 miles)
Train
21h 15m
NOK 5,030($490)
every 20 mins2,242km (1,393 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
NOK 1,075($105)
twice a week2,539km (1,578 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 6h
NOK 3,535($345)
once daily1,875km (1,165 miles)
Drive
19h 50m
NOK 4,685($455)
on demand2,124km (1,320 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