Oslo public transport. Norway

Oslo metro fare

The cost of travel in the Oslo metro depends on the number of zones covered; a map of the zones can be seen near any ticket sales kiosk.

To travel on the Oslo metro, you can purchase the following types of tickets:

• Single trip ticket.
• Coupon card for 30 coupons.
• Passes for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days and 365 days.

For children under 4 years of age, travel is free. Those under 16 and seniors over 67 years of age can buy a ticket at a reduced price (50 percent discount). Preferential rates are indicated by the words barn/honnør.

• Single trip ticket (Enkeltbillett)

A ticket for one trip during its validity period gives the right to travel on public transport with any number of transfers. There is no need to punch one-time tickets; the time stamp will be stamped on them when sold. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for a maximum of 5 zones, no matter how far you travel.

The ticket is valid for 1 hour in the first zone, plus 30 minutes for each additional zone, for a total of 180 minutes for a 5-zone ticket.

• Coupon card for 30 coupons (Kupongkort á 30 kuponger)

A trip with this ticket will be cheaper than buying a ticket for one trip. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for a maximum of 5 zones, no matter how far you travel. When you use this ticket, you punch 3 coupons for the first zone and then 2 coupons for each additional zone. If you are traveling within one zone, the card is stamped using the third coupon.

Ticket price for adults is 270 CZK.

Price discount ticket- 135 CZK.

The coupon card can also be used as an additional ticket. For example, if you purchased a ticket for one trip within 2 zones, and there is a need to travel further, you simply redeem 2 coupons of the coupon card for each additional zone of the trip.

• 24-hour ticket (24-timersbillett)

If you're planning on moving around Oslo for the whole day, then the best option will become a 24-hour pass. This ticket is valid for unlimited travel for 24 hours after activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, but if you use a 24-hour pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross.

• Weekly pass (7-dagersbillett)

If you plan to spend a few days in Oslo and plan to actively move around the city during that time, opt for the 7-day pass. This pass allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 7 days from the date of ticket activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 7 day pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel.

• 30-day ticket (30-dagersbillett)

This pass allows you to make unlimited trips within 30 days from the date of activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 30 day pass, you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

The student travel card is intended for full-time students from 20 to 30 years of age. If you are over 30, you must buy a regular adult ticket.

• One year ticket (365-dagersbillett)

The 365-day ticket allows you to make an unlimited number of trips for a year from the date of ticket activation. This type of ticket is not sold at a reduced price - only the “adult” option is available. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use an annual pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

• Oslo Pass

In Oslo, like in many other European cities, a special Oslo Pass is provided for tourists. The card holder is entitled to free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all types of public transport in zones 1 and 2, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, discounts on excursions, car rental, ski rental, Special offers in restaurants, shops, etc.

The Oslo Pass is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The discount card is intended for children from 4 to 15 years of age and for persons over 67 years of age.

Along with the card, you will receive a free booklet with detailed information about the establishments participating in the program. In transport, it is enough to validate this card once at the beginning of the first trip, in a museum or any other establishment to which it is valid, this will be done by the cashier.

Helpful information:

• The five lines of the Oslo Metro (T-banen i Oslo) are distinguished by numbers, colors (blue, purple, green, orange and yellow) and the names of their terminal stations. The metro is mainly used for communication with the suburbs. In the city center, four lines actually merge into one, and trains move along the same tracks. On the outskirts, the lines diverge, the tunnels end, the trains go to the surface, turning into commuter train. The fifth line (Frognerseteren - Majorstuen) never reaches the center.
• Train intervals vary: from 3 minutes in the center to 15 minutes on the outskirts. At night, the traffic interval can reach 30 minutes.
• There are practically no escalators in the Oslo metro: the underground stations are shallow, descending only a few dozen steps underground. The trains are mostly red and consist of 3-4 carriages.
• The distances between the three central stations - Jernbanetorget, Stortinget and Nationaltheatret - are short; it is easier and cheaper to walk in the center. But if you want to visit Holmenkollen (blue line no. 1) or Lake Sognsvann (yellow line no. 3), the metro is the most convenient way to travel.
• There are no turnstiles in the metro, and no one controls you when you enter. However, remember: just beyond the yellow line, the metro area begins, where you cannot be without a ticket.

When planning a vacation with children in the Scandinavian countries, you should definitely stay in one of the oldest capitals - city ​​of Oslo. The most beautiful city Europe will find something to interest both big and small travelers at any time of the year and in any weather.

You can get to the capital of Norway, Oslo, in different ways: by plane and by ferry, depending on where you are starting your trip from.
If you want to combine a visit to Oslo and other capitals of Scandinavia - Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, then you can get by plane to Helsinki or Copenhagen, and then go from there to Oslo by ferry. Both you and your children will definitely enjoy traveling on the ferry. Boats dock at the Vippetangen quay (15 minutes' walk from the central station) or at the Hjorteneskaia pier, about 3 km west of the center (from here you can use bus 56).

Oslo Airport

Direct regular flights from Moscow to Oslo are operated by Aeroflot airline; the flight time takes 2.5 hours. With one transfer you can get to Oslo from almost anywhere large city Russia, since flights to Oslo are operated by many of the world's largest airlines.
If you still choose a flight to Oslo, then the international Oslo Airport Gardermoen(Gardermoen), which proudly bears the title of the most punctual airport in Europe due to the fact that flights there are never delayed, is located 48 km from the city. You can go by bus, high-speed train or taxi.

I would like to warn you right away that a taxi ride will cost you the most. The cost will be calculated per car depending on the time of day in which you order transport, and can range from 650 to 900 kroner (the exchange rate of the Norwegian krone to the ruble at the time of writing is about 5.5 rubles per kroner).

It is very convenient to travel from Oslo airport to the center on special Flybassen buses SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). Buses depart from Oslo Airport every 20 minutes and go to the central railway station Oslo. Travel time is about 30 minutes. The ticket price is about 100 CZK per person. By the way, the bus stops at some of the larger hotels in the city, so check with the driver to see if your hotel has a stop!

You can get to the center of Oslo and to high speed train Flytoget. Travel time will be about 20 minutes. Trains depart from the airport's underground floor every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. The ticket price per adult is 160 CZK; children under 16 years of age, accompanied by one adult, are admitted free of charge.

You can download Oslo map by clicking on the picture to enlarge and saving it to your computer.

Transport in Oslo

Public transport in Oslo is very well developed and renowned for its punctuality, as is Oslo Airport. You can get around the city by buses, trams and metro (T-bane). On your first trip around the city on this or that transport, take the route schedule from the salon. All stops will be indicated there and exact time arrival at the stop. In summer, water transport still works very well in Oslo, which allows you to enjoy beautiful views of the summer city.

Prices All modes of transport in Oslo are the same, no matter whether you travel by bus or tram! This allows travelers not to get confused and know exactly how much a ticket around the city will cost. The cost of a single ticket purchased in advance is 110 CZK, children have a discount of approximately half the price of an adult ticket.
There are different types of travel tickets: for a day, for 7 days, for a month and even for a year. Features of Norwegian tickets public transport is that if you buy them in advance, you can save a decent amount. Night passes are not valid. Well, of course, you will have to pay extra for luggage transportation. All prices can be checked on the Norwegian public transport website www.trafikanten.no.

Buses and trams in Oslo have a circular route and depart every 10 minutes from Oslo's main bus station, which is located close to the train station. The Oslo Metro is represented by 6 lines.

To get to know the city in Oslo in the summer, there is a great opportunity to take your children on boat rides. tourist City bus Sightseeing Oslo. The route runs from April 29 to September 29 and covers all the main attractions of the city. The first bus departure is 10 a.m., the last one is 4:30 p.m. Buses depart from the city hall. The ticket price is 150 CZK per adult and 75 CZK per child. A big plus is that you can listen to the audio in Russian.

In summer it is also possible to go for a ride on a water boat on a tour of the Oslofjord with a Russian audio guide. In general, in the summer in Oslo you can get a lot of impressions from water excursions, as there are many different routes for every taste and any duration: from two hours to a small sightseeing tour to a full trip around the fjord, taking about eight hours! All boat excursions run from April to October.

in winter You will have to explore the sights of Oslo using only public transport. But don’t be too upset, because in winter there are a lot of skating rinks open around the city, where you can rent skates and skate a little with your children, then take a break in a cafe, try non-alcoholic mulled wine brewed especially for children, and then continue to explore the sights of Oslo.

Oslo Pass Tourist Card

To save on travel, you can also purchase tourist map Oslo Pass. Oslo Pass- it's kind of travel document, providing discounts on tourist routes around the city, free travel on public transport and free entry to the main museums of the city.
You can buy a tourist card at newsstands or tourist information centers Oslo, and also order on the website http://www.visitoslo.com/en/bookonline/oslopass/.
The cost of a card valid for 24 hours will be 240 CZK per adult and 120 CZK per child, valid for 48 hours 395 and 145 CZK, and valid for 72 hours – 495 and 170 CZK, respectively. Please note that children's tickets everywhere in Oslo are purchased at a discount for children aged 4 to 15 years.

Oslo's urban transport system is a well-developed system, which includes both buses and 6 metro lines, trams, taxis and water transport. Besides, main feature of all types of public transport is its punctuality and comfort. So, for example, in the cabin of a bus or tram, passengers are given free leaflets with a detailed timetable for this type of transport, indicating departure times and stops. The transport driver must inform passengers in advance about the next stop. At the same time, there is a special ticker above the driver’s cabin, which constantly reminds you of the route number, as well as in which direction the vehicle is moving.

The entrance to the bus, tram or train is very low, in other words, people with disabilities can easily enter the transport, since the bottom step is located at the same level as the sidewalk.

Oslo Metro

general information

Oslo Metro (T-banen) is one of the most famous in all of Europe. Most of its stations were built in the period 1935-1951. After a full-scale reconstruction in 1955, the Oslo metro began operating at full capacity.

The main feature of the capital's metro is the fact that all its lines converge in the central part of the city, which is why trains very often run on the same routes. On the outskirts of Oslo, the lines diverge, and the tunnels end, as if “emerging” to the surface.

All 6 metro lines differ from each other in color and name. They are assigned their own specific number. The stations, which are located underground, are shallow, as they go only a few meters underground. The trains have only 3-4 cars, painted red.

Find out more detailed information You can find information about the movement of metro trains on the website: www.tbane.no.

Oslo metro opening hours

The city's metro operates from 6:00 in the morning until 0:30 at night.

Movement interval

The capital's metro trains run at different intervals. In the central part of Oslo they run at intervals of about 3 minutes, and in the outskirts - about 15 minutes. On weekends and holidays The traffic interval is 30 minutes.

Transport nuances

In order for passengers to easily navigate long subway passages, they must remember only two things:

• desired line number
• the final station of your route

At each central station there are electronic boards that display the time remaining until the next train arrives, as well as its route. At the stations, which are located on the outskirts of Oslo, instead of a scoreboard there are huge boards with the schedule.

The most interesting thing is that on all trains the drivers always announce the name of each next station, but they do it so quickly that it is very difficult for passengers to understand what they are talking about. Therefore, if you do not want to miss your station, it is best to ask your fellow travelers.

Trams

general information

Locals call the tram network Oslotrikken. In addition, tram lines are numbered 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19, which originate from the central terminal located at Jernbanetorget station.

If you want to get acquainted in detail with all the sights of the capital of Norway, then you should not limit yourself to just one central part of the city. You can use trams 11 and 12 to travel via Grünerlekka to Tursov. And if you take trams No. 18 and 19, you can admire the beauty of Mount Ekeberg.

Tram operating hours

Trams begin their service from 6:00 in the morning until 0:00 at night.

Movement interval

On weekdays, trams run around the city at intervals of 10-15 minutes. Only at early and late times of the day does their interval increase to half an hour. On weekends and holidays, trams run every 20 minutes. It is also worth noting that on Sundays and weekday evenings routes No. 13 and 18 do not operate.

Transport nuances

Tram drivers announce each next stop on their line, but in order for the tram to stop exactly where you need it, you must press the red button with the inscription “stopp” located on each handrail in the cabin - then the signal board above the driver’s cabin will turn on.

Detailed information about tram traffic patterns, as well as their schedule, can be found on the capital's tram website: www.trikken.no.

Buses Oslo

general information

Most of bus routes originates from Central Station Oslo ends on the outskirts of the city, where, as a rule, metro and trams simply do not reach. In addition, in the capital of Norway there is also one ring line, which is served by buses No. 20-24.

Bus operating hours

During normal daytime, the first bus leaves for its route at approximately 5:00 am, and on weekends - an hour later. Work ends bus transport closer to midnight. For the convenience of passengers who go about their business early in the morning, special buses called morgenbuss operate from approximately 4:00 to 5:30 on weekdays and from 5:00 to 6:30 (7:00) on Saturdays (Sundays). routes No. 112-117). They connect the Oslo suburb with Helsfyr metro station. On Friday and Saturday, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., night buses run around the city (No. 201-218).

Movement interval

On average, bus intervals are 5-10 minutes. On weekends and at night, passengers can wait up to half an hour for their bus.

Transport nuances

Entrance to the bus interior is only through the front door. Thus, you can, if necessary, purchase a ticket from the driver, validate a previously purchased ticket, or present your travel card. The middle door is exclusively for strollers and disabled people.

In order to stop a bus approaching you while at a stop, simply wave your hand to the driver, since the vehicle stops only at the request of passengers.

Please note that on night routes you will not be able to use your travel tickets, with the exception of the Oslo Pass. In other cases, travel cards can be safely purchased from ticket machines or from the driver.

More detailed information about bus routes can be found on the website www.ruter.no/.

Taxi

general description

Not every tourist and even local has the opportunity to use a taxi, since the cost of their services is very high. In addition, taxis do not travel outside the city, which creates some inconvenience for travelers. You can call a car by phone, find it in specially equipped parking lots, of which there are a huge number in the city, or simply catch it on the street.

Taxi fare

The price of a taxi fare is determined based on the tariffs set by the carrier company. Thus, boarding a vehicle will cost you approximately 40 CZK (this amount increases in the evenings and weekends). Each kilometer of travel is paid at a rate of about 12 CZK per 1 km of travel. There are also various additional tariffs that should also be taken into account when calling a taxi in advance, namely:

• from 17:00 to 22:00 pm - You will have to pay 110 CZK
• from 22:00 pm to 04:00 am - additional drafts almost double and amount to 210 CZK

Main carriers:

• OsloTaxi - website: www.oslotaxi.no/
• Norges-taxi - website: www.norgestaxi.no/

Oslo public transport tickets

general information

In Oslo, buying one ticket, you can travel on any public transport. But if the pass has a photo, then another person cannot use it. In order to carry a bicycle on public transport, you must purchase a separate ticket. Please also remember that travel passes are not valid at night; fares must be paid directly from the driver.

Types and prices of tickets

To travel on public transport in the capital of Norway, you can purchase the following types of tickets:

• a single ticket, which is valid for all areas of the city of Oslo, will cost you 10 CZK, a child ticket - 5 CZK
• if you purchased a ticket for one trip from the driver, its cost will be 30 CZK, for a child - 5 CZK
• A Smart ticket, valid only for the first zone, costs 7 CZK. The same ticket, but for children, will cost you 3.50 CZK
• coupon card (for 30 tickets) for an adult costs 270 CZK, for children - 135 CZK

There are also tickets valid for 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, the cost of which is:

• for 24 hours: for an adult - 5, 25, 75 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 8, 3, 8 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)
• for 7 days: for an adult - 220, 390, 560 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 110, 195, 280 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)
• for 1 month: for an adult - 620, 1070, 1520 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 310, 380, 450 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)

Oslo Pass

By purchasing the Oslo Pass, you get the following benefits:

• free ride on any type of public transport
• free entry to museums and other major city attractions
• big discounts on rent Vehicle, as well as when visiting some cafes and restaurants

You can buy the card at the hotel reception, in shops, as well as at Narvesen newsstands at the cost:

• valid for 24 hours: for adults - 270 CZK, for children - 120 CZK
• valid for 48 hours: for adults - 395 CZK, for children - 145 CZK
• valid for 72 hours: for adults - 495 CZK, for children - 190 CZK

Fines

The amount of the fine for ticketless travel in public transport is 900 CZK.

Transport deserves the highest marks for safety, comfort and punctuality.

If we talk about intracity communication, then you can get anywhere in the city by bus, tram or metro. Another special public transport in Oslo is the ferries, which can take you to the islands of the Oslofjord, as well as to other Norwegian cities.

Transport Oslo: prices

Everything here works surprisingly smoothly, the traffic interval does not exceed 10 minutes, but there is also a minus - Oslo city transport is not cheap. The city has a unified ticket system; you can purchase a ticket for one trip or a pass for a day, a week or 30 days.

The cost depends on the travel zone and the age of the passenger. So, a regular one-time adult ticket in zone 1 costs 30 NOK, a child ticket is 2 times cheaper. For a daily pass you need to pay 90 and 45 NOK respectively. Taxis operate only in the city and cost a decent amount.

Buy one-time tickets at special kiosks - they are more expensive from the driver. To save as much as possible, buy an Oslo Pass for 24, 48 or 72 hours - with its help you can minimize your travel costs, museum trips, and also get discounts in some