Oslo Transport Guide: Metro, Buses, Airport
Complete guide to Oslo's efficient metro, trams, buses, airport connections, and bike routes.
Oslo Public Transport Overview
Oslo boasts one of Europe's most efficient public transport systems, operated by Ruter. The network includes metro (T-bane), trams, buses, and ferries, all accessible with a single ticket system.
The system is clean, reliable, and punctual. Most services run from 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with night buses available on weekends.
Tickets & Prices (2025)
| Ticket Type | Price (Adult) |
|---|---|
| Single (1 hour) | €4.00 |
| 24-hour pass | €12.00 |
| 7-day pass | €35.00 |
| 30-day pass | €85.00 |
Purchase tickets via Ruter app, ticket machines, or at Narvesen/7-Eleven stores.
Metro (T-bane)
Oslo's metro system consists of 6 lines serving 101 stations. All lines pass through the city center, making transfers easy. The metro is the fastest way to reach most neighborhoods and extends to surrounding suburbs.
- Line 1 - Bergkrystallen to Frognerseteren
- Line 2 - Ellingsrudåsen to Østerås
- Line 3 - Mortensrud to Kolsås
- Line 4 - Bergkrystallen to Vestli
- Line 5 - Vestli to Sognsvann
- Line 6 - Ringen (circular line)
Frequency: Every 3-15 minutes during peak hours, 15-30 minutes off-peak. For detailed route maps and schedules, visit Ruter.no.
Airport Connections
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Located 50 km north of Oslo. Options to reach the city:
- Airport Express Train (Flytoget) - 20 minutes, €20 one-way, every 10 minutes
- Regular train (Vy) - 25 minutes, €12 one-way, every 20 minutes
- Airport bus (Flybussen) - 45 minutes, €16 one-way
- Taxi - 40 minutes, €80-100
- Uber/ride-sharing - Similar to taxi pricing
For updated schedules and tickets, visit Flytoget.no or Vy.no.
Trams
Oslo has 6 tram lines primarily serving the city center and inner suburbs. Trams are an excellent way to see the city while traveling, offering scenic routes through historic neighborhoods.
Popular routes: Line 12 (major shopping areas), Line 13 (residential neighborhoods).
Bikes & Cycling
Oslo is increasingly bike-friendly with expanding cycle lanes and bike-sharing:
- Oslo City Bikes - Public bike-sharing (seasonal: April-November)
- Cost: Day pass €5, season pass €35
- Stations: 200+ across central Oslo
- Dedicated cycle lanes: Expanding network
E-bikes and scooters are also available from private operators (Tier, Voi, Bolt). For bike-sharing information, visit OsloBysykkel.no.
Ferries
Oslo Fjord ferries (operated by Ruter) serve islands and coastal areas. Popular routes:
- Bygdøy peninsula (museums)
- Hovedøya island (nature/beaches)
- Other Oslo Fjord islands
Ferries are included in regular Ruter tickets/passes.