- One is the airport express train Flytoget (flytoget.no) which has quite an expensive travel fare, but will bring you to Oslo’s central train station in about 20 minutes.
- There are also regular local Trains (nsb.no) that can transport you to the centre of town. These have cheaper fares, but run less often and might take slightly more time.
- Airport buses Flybussen (flybussen.no) and Flybussekspressen (nor-way.no) have cheap travel fairs as well and stop at a number of Oslo destinations. The estimated time of travel on an airport bus is 45 minutes from Gardermoen to The Oslo Bus Terminal.
- Finally, if you like to travel in style, taxis are plentiful but prices are steep; these will take you wherever you want to go. From downtown Oslo, follow the directions below to get to either the downtown (law school) or Blindern campuses.
Travel & Accommodations
Please review the following travel recommendations from the University of Oslo
Plane
Most international flights arrive at the relatively new outlying airport called Oslo Internatinal Airport Gardermoen (avinor.no). There are several ways of getting from Gardermoen to Oslo.
Train
Norway’s efficient train network NSB (nsb.no) brings you to the heart of Oslo quickly and fairly cheaply. Travellers headed for Blindern should get off at the central station (Oslo S, or Sentralstasjon) to switch to other means of transportation (below) to complete their journey. Those wanting to get to the Faculty of Law downtown should detrain at the National Theatre station (Nationaltheatret); the law school is on Oslo’s main boulevard (Karl Johans gate).
Underground / Metro / Subway
You will find underground railway stations by looking for white signs with a blue encircled T ("T-bane" in Norwegian).
All lines stop at Nationaltheateret (west bound), which is closest to the buildings in Karl Johans gate, and Tøyen (east bound), which is the closest to the museums and institutes at Tøyen. To get to the University campus at Blindern choose west bound line 4 Vestli via Storo, 5 Ringen via Storo, or 5 Sognsvann to Blindern station. The University is situated on the little hill top strait forth as you depart the train. The red brick buildings should be easy to spot.
Tram
Both line 17 Rikshospitalet and 18 Rikshospitalet will stop at Universitetet Blindern, which is at the back of the University campus on Blindern. For travellers arriving by train, the no. 18 line is convenient, as it will pass by the Oslo Central Station.
Taxi
Never a cheap alternative (particularly in Norway), taxis are plentiful and one of the most painless ways to get wherever you want to go. All taxi drivers are familiar with the main university areas and the vast majority speak (enough) English. Just make sure your journey starts in the approximate vicinity of your destination, or you could end up spending an arm and a leg. Your taxi should have a taxi sign (indicating that it is official and registered) on top to ensure your security and that you are not gouged. Tipping is not necessary.
Boat
A number of cruise operators offer trips from German, Danish and Swedish ports in to Oslo. From the port, either take a bus or taxi the short distance to the central train station and then follow other surface directions. Pleasure-seekers are encouraged to try this option.