How to travel from Glasgow to Oslo, Norway
The distance between Glasgow and Oslo is around 1,081km (671 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow to Oslo by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oslo → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costNOK 1,895($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Euston and then to Rotterdam Centraal then take the bus to Copenhagen central train station then take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Oslo S.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 7,460($730)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Euston, Amsterdam Centraal then Osnabrueck Hbf and then to Kiel Hbf then take a ferry to Oslo Hjortneskaien.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 6,835($665)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Legnica and then to Oslo.
- Duration2 days
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 1,435($140)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Oslo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Oslo by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,435 ($140) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,945 ($190).
The distance between Glasgow and Oslo is around 1,081km (671 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 991km (616 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Glasgow and Oslo by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Oslo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 1,945 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Oslo is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,435 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Oslo. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Oslo. It typically takes around 2 days and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Legnica. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.
National Express, FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Sindbad run regular bus services between Glasgow and Oslo. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Oslo. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Glasgow to Oslo. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Oslo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around NOK 1,945 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Oslo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | NOK 1,895($185) | every 20 mins | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train | 4h 55m | NOK 3,155($310) | hourly | 1,677km (1,042 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 60m | NOK 3,435($335) | hourly | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3hrs | NOK 1,945($190) | hourly | 1,081km (671 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 5h | NOK 7,460($730) | 5 times a week | 2,844km (1,767 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | NOK 6,835($665) | 5 times a week | 2,497km (1,551 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 23h | NOK 3,360($330) | 3 times a week | 2,472km (1,536 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | NOK 1,435($140) | twice a week | 3,495km (2,172 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Oslo
Train operators
Flytoget
First ScotRail Service
Eurostar
Ferry operators
Color Line AS
Holland Norway Lines
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Autokar Polska
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Norwegian Air International
Airports near Oslo
The following major airports near Oslo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Oslo
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oslo
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Oslo