How to travel from Edinburgh to Oslo, Norway

The distance between Edinburgh and Oslo is around 1,028km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Oslo by plane, train, ferry and bus. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,785($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, Malmö Centralstation then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Oslo S.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 7,225($705)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Amsterdam Centraal, Osnabrueck Hbf then Hamburg Dammtor and then to Kiel Hbf then take a ferry to Oslo Hjortneskaien.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,385($625)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals then Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Oslo.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,460($240)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Oslo

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Oslo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,785 ($175) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Oslo is around 1,028km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 930km (578 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Oslo by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 1,785 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Oslo is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,785 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, Malmö Centralstation and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

LNER, Eurostar, Dutch Railways, European Sleeper, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways, Öresundståg, Norwegian Railways and Tågkompaniet run train services between Edinburgh and Oslo. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Edinburgh and Oslo. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus, RegioJet and Balkan Horn run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Oslo. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,785 ($175).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Oslo

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Oslo

Transport options from Edinburgh to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
NOK 1,785($175)
every 15 mins1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 50m
NOK 4,855($475)
hourly1,099km (683 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
NOK 3,320($325)
every 20 mins1,897km (1,179 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
NOK 7,225($705)
3 times a week3,128km (1,944 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 10h
NOK 6,385($625)
once daily2,488km (1,546 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry1 day 22h
NOK 3,915($380)
3 times a week2,458km (1,527 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
NOK 2,460($240)
twice a week3,590km (2,231 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