Oslo Central Station
Oslo Central Station
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Neighborhood: Sentrum
How to get there
- Jernbanetorget • 2 min walk
- Grønland • 5 min walk
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- llwyngwernCarmarthen, United Kingdom42 contributionsLarge but easily navigatedThe largest station in Norway but easily navigated Large clear signs and plenty of staff who all speak good english. Always buy tickets from the machines as they are cheaper and available in several languages. If you are travelling to or from the airport use the regular train not the dedicated airport express which costs twice as much and only takes a few minutes less. There is a large shopping centre attached to the station and plenty of places to eat fast food. Very clean, airy and not imposing. Take your time and ask if in doubt for a stressless experience.Visited January 2020Written January 24, 2020
- HerbertEdgewoodOrlando, Florida1,894 contributionsIt is a connection point for the FlyToGet express train (with service between downtown‘Ello Chaps! Oslo Central Station is, as the name implies, the Central train hub in downtown Oslo. It is a connection point for the FlyToGet express train (with service between downtown and Oslo’s main international airport), as well as the various train lines for local and regional services. Despite it’s overall small size, there are more than dozen dozen platforms, and many restaurants and shops inside making it a constant buzz of activity. It is located just steps away from Oslo Opera House and many downtown attractions, restaurants, bus line, tram line, etc. Oslo Central has nineteen tracks, thirteen of which have connections through the Oslo Tunnel. The station has two buildings, the original Oslo East building and the newer main building for Oslo Central. Each building houses a large shopping centre. The square in front of the station is called Jernbanetorget.Visited September 2019Written January 12, 2020
- Rob JCampagnac-les-Quercy, France139 contributionsWell-stockedUsing the Flytoget app was really easy to get to central Oslo, with trains every 10 minutes to and from the airport. Inside the station, there are many options to eat, drink, relax, shop or pass through to the bus terminal, the trams or the town. We stayed at the Comfort Hotel Grand Central which is attached to the station, another easy option.Visited December 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten January 3, 2020
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RYC88
Centreville, VA1,265 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The station seemed like it had pretty much everything you need as far as shops and restaurants. Finding the trains was pretty easy and the place is clean. I would like to comment on the Ruter transportation company, however, as getting the tickets for the Metro (T) was ridiculous. We went to the Metro station, thinking we could purchase tickets at terminals there. No, there are no terminals in the station. Then, we looked on the map to find a Ruter customer service point, found it and it was closed (and this was mid-day). We saw the big banner saying to download the app and purchase your tickets there. So, we downloaded the app and tried to get tickets, but it wouldn't allow us to complete the transaction. We went back to the main station terminal and to one of the very helpful information people and they told us we had to go to the Ruter customer service desk, outside the central train station, around the corner, with no signs pointing to it, other than a Ruter logo up on the tall tower. When we arrived there, the very nice staff person listened to our story and told us that we shouldn't have downloaded that app, we need a DIFFERENT Ruter app. She said to use the white logo on the red background app, not the red logo on the white background app, because that app DOESN'T WORK. Why would they advertise an app that doesn't work? Then, we got our tickets online with proper app and she told us that we also could have bought tickets at any of the multiple Narvesen stores. Well, THAT would have been good to know, as we passed three on our way to the tram. Very poor customer information.
Written July 23, 2023
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VinnieLondon
Doha, Qatar10,596 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Old part of station has been renovated into restaurants and shops with a newer section where the railway actually now operates. Trains used are always punctual, clean and well organised. Lots of places to eat and drink in station complex and right next to national opera house and library. Watch out for taxis from main station stand ..twice had much longer journey back ti hotel than necessary. Use Uber. Train network very good.
Written June 14, 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,210 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I took the Regiona Train VY from the OSL Airport to the Central Station, very cheap transport mode costing me only $4:00 or 40 NKK. Durarion of the travel was about 23 mi utes.
This Station has many transport options covering trains, buses, and trams. It also has some fast food restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc.
It has two exits, one of which has a huge Tiger Statue in front of it. The other one leads to the Opera House, Oslo Library, and Munch Museum. The wide Johhans Gate starts from this attraction and ends at the Palace. There are restaurants, shops, other attraction along this wide street.
This Station has many transport options covering trains, buses, and trams. It also has some fast food restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc.
It has two exits, one of which has a huge Tiger Statue in front of it. The other one leads to the Opera House, Oslo Library, and Munch Museum. The wide Johhans Gate starts from this attraction and ends at the Palace. There are restaurants, shops, other attraction along this wide street.
Written May 9, 2023
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Agata W
Warsaw, Poland492 contributions
Mar 2023
Main train station in the capital city and it's one of the most chaotic places I ever been to. No chance to exchange money after 5 or 6 pm.
Written April 16, 2023
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Dodger52
Wollongong, Australia580 contributions
Mar 2023
A well designed station with very good information boards informing you of what platform to go to by when. It is located very close to the CBD so accommodation options are not far away
Written March 18, 2023
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AndyJ77
Bratislava, Slovakia328 contributions
May 2022
Even if you visit Oslo for first time, there is no way you cannot get lost. The orientation on Central station is very easy, the signs are well placed. The station has everything what a tourist needs: Visit Center, shops, food court, rest rooms, Information desk incl. ticket desk for trains.
Written February 19, 2023
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Erik H
23 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Main train station in Oslo is the busiest railway crossroad in Norway. After stay at the hotel in Oslo I had a flight abroad. I spent only 20 EUR to buy a ticket on Flytoget (shuttle train from the city to the airport) and in 25min I arrived directly to the airport building.
Written January 21, 2023
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Sophie M
26 contributions
Jan 2023
Clean, organized, and easy to navigate! There were many little stores and restaurants to visit while waiting around.
Written January 4, 2023
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Sam
Washington DC, DC11,934 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
Excellent station in the center. Express train to Airport and railways to outer parts of the country. Lot of food options
Written November 14, 2022
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Josephine Oreilly
Wrexham, UK136 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Lovely clean train station all trains run on time .lovely cafe in the station ticket machines in side .help desk if you want to check train times
Written November 1, 2022
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Vaxviking
Norway12 contributions
Coziest cafe in/ or real close to Oslo S? 😊
crosis
Whanganui, New Zealand1,632 contributions
There is a large food court area with many options just near the main entrance. I went back and picked up food here to take to my hotel it was so nice.
Only hassle, like all of Norway, was the price. Such an expensive place to visit.
Kelly C
13 contributions
hello, I am trying to buy a ticket from oslo to Stavanger through the vy webpage. I am currently in America and it keep saying transaction failed when I try to buy the tickets. what do I have to do in order to successfully by the tickets?
meattle
New Delhi, India115 contributions
Sorry - I cannot help you as I cannot think of a reason why you are unable to buy the tickets on line.
Patricia A
Estacion de Cartama, Spain21 contributions
Cuanto vale utilizar el servicio "locker room"? ¿se puede usar sin coger ningún tren? Lo pregunto porque en Amsterdam me encontré con ese problema... Gracias!
sirlim101
Quezon City, Philippines490 contributions
Hi! Does the place have public pay-to-use showers or is there one nearby?
OnThe50Yardline
Dallas, TX98 contributions
No the train station in Oslo does not have public showers. I would suggest a swimming pool facility.
Two questions: 1) Best hotel (not the most expensive) to stay near the Oslo Central Station?
2) Is this station the best way to see the scenery and get to Stockholm, Sweden?
Kattsvansen
Haifa, Israel123 contributions
sorry don't know about the Hotels but taking the train to Stockholm would be from there, yes.There are over night busses as well and sometimes cheap flights.
Two questions: 1) Best hotel (not the most expensive) to stay near the Oslo Central Station?
2) Is this station the best way to see the scenery and get to Stockholm, Sweden?
Franklien
Bodoe55 contributions
It depends what you mean by expensive. I avoid City Box because it's so spartan it's rather depressing, and it has no breakfast. The hotel breakfasts in Norwegian hotels is fantastic and can feed you for most of the day, so it is well worth the price to pay a bit more for the room with breakfast included. Check the Clarion hotel chain, as well as Thon.
glongord
Burkburnett, TX
Where is the Flytoget station in Oslo central. Trying to get to gardemon airport at the crack of dawn in July 2018
Franklien
Bodoe55 contributions
Hope you found it. For anyone else looking here, it's on the lower floor near the taxi stands on the Opera side of the station. Take the entrance on the right if you're coming from Karl Johan gate.
glongord
Burkburnett, TX
Where is the Flytoget station in Oslo central. Trying to get to gardemon airport at the crack of dawn in July 2018
Luis M
Fort Lauderdale, FL189 contributions
I suggest you download the flytoget app. There you can see the time table and purchase tickets electronically. It is extremely easy to use.
hello, I would like to go to Bergen by train and I trevelling with a rentcar. Are there parking place near the station? if yes, how much is the tarif per used day?
Noajthan
Aldershot, UK40 contributions
There are several EuroPark car parks near the central station in Oslo. They seem to offer daily or weekly rates.
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- Hotels near Oslo Central Station:
- (0.10 mi) Amerikalinjen
- (0.11 mi) Thon Hotel Opera
- (0.05 mi) Comfort Hotel Grand Central
- (0.05 mi) Scandic Byporten
- (0.15 mi) Thon Hotel Terminus
- Restaurants near Oslo Central Station:
- (0.01 mi) TGI Fridays
- (0.01 mi) Pronto Di Olivia
- (0.02 mi) Peppes Pizza Oslo S
- (0.06 mi) Olivia Østbanehallen
- (0.07 mi) Entrecote Aker Brygge
- Attractions near Oslo Central Station:
- (0.00 mi) The Bergen Railway
- (0.02 mi) Visitors Centre
- (0.03 mi) Byporten Shopping
- (0.03 mi) Klatreeventyr
- (0.06 mi) Free Tour Oslo
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