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From the Airport

There are three conventional ways to get from the Oslo airport to the city center. The high speed airport express train, Flytoget, is by far the easiest method and takes under twenty minutes to reach the city. Trains depart every ten minutes with a standard cost of 200 NOK that can be reduced based on mode of payment and age.

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Numerous bus routes also leave from the airport to the city, making this an attractive option based on your desired destination. Buses to Oslo’s city center are operated by Flybussen and take around forty-five minutes to reach the city. Tickets cost 140 NOK and round-trip tickets (valid for one month after purchase) cost 240 NOK. There is an information stand at the airport that can provide information about all bus services leaving the airport.

The final (and least recommended) option to get to Oslo is to order a taxi. Taxis should be ordered from the booth inside the airport. Fixed rates begin at 700 NOK, but can be even more expensive. Taxis are even more costly if you flag them from the queue outside of the airport. If you need to get to a particular destination, your best bet is taking the express train or bus to the city center and then taking a cab from there.

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The metro, in Norwegian is the Tunnelbane or just T-bane. Oslo has 6 main lines, one of which (Ringen) is the ring or loop line, which circles from northern Oslo to the centre and back. All stations except three on Ringen (Sinsen, Storo and Nydalen) have separate entrances and platforms for trains going east or west. Be sure to check the platform number to avoid unnecessary delays.

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Taxi

Taxis are mad expensive. Minimum charges of 80 NOK apply and at night times this can double to 160 NOK. Short trips can cost an outrageous 100 NOK so using other modes of transport (trains, buses) is a better choice. Taxis are usually spacious Volvo’s or Mercedes. To avoid being outrageously ripped off, use either Oslo Taxi or NorgesTaxi as these are the more reliable companies. Either way, however, prepare to be ripped off. All taxi companies have a starting fee (which can sometimes range from 0-160 NOK) and a fee per km. Rates vary by time of day. The lowest rate is the day rate, from 6:00am -6:00pm. The next is the evening and night rate from 6:00pm to 6:00am and the last is on Saturday’s after 18.00 till Monday 06.00, but different companies do have different time frames. All taxis accept Visa and MasterCard.

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Car for Hire

Hiring a car in Oslo is probably unnecessary since the city is fairly small and the public transportation system is excellent. Renting a car can also be very expensive, and gas prices in Oslo are notably higher than they are in North America and even many parts of Europe. Parking is also a nightmare in Oslo--meters expire after thirty to sixty minutes and the police impose large fines for illegal parking or overstaying your meter (starting at 500 NOK).

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