How to travel from London to Oslo, Norway

The distance between London and Oslo is around 1,245km (774 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from London 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 London Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,730($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, Malmo C then Göteborg Centralstation and then to Oslo S.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,945($580)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Dammtor and then to Kiel Hbf then take a ferry to Oslo Hjortneskaien.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,770($565)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Centre Sloterdijk Radarweg then Copenhagen central train station and then to Oslo.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,395($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Oslo.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,555($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Oslo

There are several options for getting from London to Oslo by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,395 ($135) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,730 ($170).

The distance between London and Oslo is around 1,245km (774 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,153km (717 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from London and Oslo by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from London to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 1,730 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Oslo is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,395 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal, Berlin Hbf, Malmo C and Göteborg Centralstation. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Eurostar, Dutch Railways, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways, Öresundståg and Norwegian Railways run train services between London and Oslo. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 London and Oslo. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Oslo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Centre Sloterdijk Radarweg and Copenhagen central train station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Traveleuro Tours & Travels, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between London and Oslo. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 London to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,730 ($170).

How do I get from London to Oslo

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Oslo

Transport options from London to Oslo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
NOK 1,730($170)
every 15 mins1,275km (792 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
NOK 2,295($225)
every 15 mins1,314km (816 miles)
Fly to Oslo (OSL), Train3h 10m
NOK 2,705($265)
every 30 mins1,245km (774 miles)
Fly to Oslo (OSL), Train3h 40m
NOK 2,785($270)
every 15 mins1,351km (840 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
NOK 5,945($580)
6 times a week2,513km (1,562 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 5h
NOK 5,770($565)
once daily1,842km (1,145 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
NOK 1,395($135)
twice a week2,089km (1,298 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 10m
NOK 3,555($345)
every 3 hours1,974km (1,227 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