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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.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

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 plan to travel around Oslo for the whole day, then a 24-hour pass is the best option. 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.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential
  • 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.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential
  • 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.

Ticket type

Zones

Ordinary

Preferential

Student
  • 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, tourists are provided with special card Oslo Pass. 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.

Map type

Oslo Pass 24 hours

Oslo Pass for 48 hours

Oslo Pass 72 hours

Regular

Preferential

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 a 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.
  • Distances between three central stations- Jernbanetorget, Stortinget and Nationaltheatret are small, it’s 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 in this case is the most convenient way movement.
  • 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 - Oslo city. 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 moor at the Vippetangen promenade (15 minutes' walk from central station) or at the Hjorteneskaia pier, approximately 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 by 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 leave from Oslo Airport every 20 minutes and go to Oslo Central Station. 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 Oslo is very well developed and famous 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. It still works very well in Oslo in summer water transport, the movement of 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.
Available different kinds travel tickets: for a day, for 7 days, for a month and even for a year. The peculiarity of Norwegian public transport tickets 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 explore the city in Oslo in summer time there is a great opportunity to take the children on a ride City Sightseeing Oslo tourist bus. The route runs from April 29 to September 29 and covers all the main attractions of the city. The first bus departure is 10 am, the last one is 16-30. Buses depart from the city hall. Ticket prices are 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 are held 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 is a kind of travel document that provides discounts on tourist routes around the city, free travel on public transport and free entrance to the main museums of the city.
You can buy a tourist card at newsagents or Oslo tourist information centers, or order it 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 is a fairly compact city, the center of which can be completely walked on foot. The city has trains, buses, trams and metro. Public transport in Oslo is managed by management company Ruter AS (Ruter.no). On the website of this company you can see fares and public transport routes.

Cost of travel to Oslo

Oslo and its suburbs are divided into zones. The entire city of Oslo falls into zone 1, which is why I will only consider fares in zone 1. Attention! The indicated rates do not apply to travel to, other rates apply there.

Please note that these prices are for Oslo only. When traveling to Akershus County, travel costs will be higher.

How to use a travel ticket?

  • A single trip ticket is valid for 1 trip with transfers.
  • A single-trip ticket for one zone is valid for 60 minutes after activation. It is also valid for an additional 30 minutes for each additional zone you purchase a ticket for.
  • You can change to other modes of transport in the areas covered by the ticket during the validity period of the ticket.
  • The ticket can be used on buses, trams, metro and Ruter ferries, as well as NSB trains to Oslo and Akershus.
  • Travel for children under 4 years old is free.
  • A child ticket is valid for children aged 4 to 15 years inclusive.
  • Strollers are transported free of charge on Oslo public transport.
  • Transportation of sleighs and bicycles is possible with the purchase of a children's ticket for them, valid in this zone.
  • Baggage transportation is free.

Where to buy a travel ticket?

you can buy Travelcard with a certain number of trips on it. The cost of the card is 50 NOK. The card can be topped up at Narvesen, 7-Eleven, Mix and Deli de Luca kiosks or at ticket machines. Buying a card is suitable for those who come to Oslo for a long time. You can also buy a ticket for 1 trip or a ticket for 24 hours from the same ticket machines. Ticket vending machines are located at metro stations, at large bus and tram stops, and at railway stations.

To validate, tap your card on the reader at a metro/train station or on board a bus/tram. Tickets can also be purchased on board buses and ferries. You cannot buy a ticket on the metro or trams.

Trains in Oslo

In Oslo there is a system commuter trains, including the popular train between Oslo and Drammen via Skøyen, Lysaker and Asker. Please note that during rush hour the trains are very crowded. Oslo's main train station is called Oslo S and is located near the main bus station Oslo.

Metro in Oslo (T-Bane)

Oslo has 6 metro lines that cover most of the city. All lines intersect in the city center, so from such important stations as Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret, Stortinget, Jernbanetorget, Grønland and Tøyen you can leave on any metro line. There is also a ring line formed by lines 4 and 6, which intersect at Nydalen/Storo north of the city center.

Line 1 is popular among tourists and provides access to the ski jump in Holmenkollen. This metro line includes the Oslo National Theater and Royal Palace(Nationaltheatret metro station), central bus and railway station (Jernbanetorget station).

The current Oslo metro map can be viewed below.

Trams in Oslo

Trams are another way to get around the center of Oslo. The tram network in Oslo connects many areas of the city. Popular tram destinations include Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bislett Stadium, Oslo's Aker Brygge and Grünerløkka districts, and most city center attractions. Trams run exactly on time, the interval during the day is 10 minutes.

Buses in Oslo

There are two types of buses in Oslo: red buses, which cross the city and connect the center with the outskirts, where other forms of transport do not go, and green buses - regional buses, which travel long distances and depart from the central bus terminal in Oslo. Operating hours of daily bus routes: from 05:00 to 00:00. At night there are night buses.

On green buses, enter at the front door and present your ticket, telling the driver your destination outside the city. You can enter red local buses at any door without forgetting to punch your ticket.

Passenger ferries to Oslo

Your ticket is valid on a limited number of passenger ferries to the smaller islands near Oslo - Hovedøya, Lindøya, Nakholmen, Bleikøya, Gressholmen and Langøyene. All of these islands are included in transport zone 1. Some ferries connect Oslo with the city of Nessoden and other cities further along the Oslofjord. Oslo is connected by regular ferry services to cities in Denmark (Copenhagen, Friedrichshafen) and Germany (Kiel).

Ferries depart from the quay near the Town Hall (Rådhuset). You can purchase tickets at the box office in the terminals or in advance online. Ferry tickets are by no means cheap.

Taxis in Oslo are not cheap. Taxis in Oslo use a system of surcharges: for trips in the evening and at night, for landing. The main taxi companies in Norway are OsloTaxi, Norges-taxi. Taxis can be taken from the wheels or ordered by phone. Taxi operators speak English and Norwegian. In a taxi you can pay with cash or card.

If you are in certain time you need to get to, say, the airport, for convenience you can contact a Russian company in advance.

Car rental in Oslo

Norway is a very interesting country for travel with corners hidden from the eyes of tourists. pure nature. There is not much to do in the cities of Norway. To explore the whole country, I recommend renting a car. A rental car will make you independent from public transport and will allow you to see the most best places countries at their own pace.

It is very comfortable to explore the sights of Norway with a rented car. I advise you to rent a car in advance on the website in order to rent a car at a better price and choose a car of the desired class.

The Oslo metro is called Tunnelbane or T-Banen, a network of six lines connecting in the center of the capital and gradually diverging to the outskirts. There are 95 stations in total, 16 of them are underground. Total length metro - 80 km, daily the metro serves about 270 thousand people.


general information



The main feature of the metro is that all directions of high-speed transport converge in the city center, and accordingly, trains move along the same routes. In remote areas of the capital, trains move to the surface and become traditional electric trains.

All metro lines have a specific color, serial number, and name. The trains consist of 3-4 red cars. The subway, as a rule, is shallow - no more than two dozen steps. There are no escalators in the capital's metro. Distances between stops are from 3 to 5 minutes.

Advice! When you go on a trip, be sure to print out the Oslo metro map.

Historical reference

The idea to build a metro first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. At this time, the Aker commune became part of Oslo. The city expanded, so the authorities decided to unite the capital with the vast annexed territories using the metro.


In 1919, the first tram line solemnly began operation; along with this, a project was developed for the first metro line located underground. Nine years later, the first metro line was successfully launched in Oslo. Then the construction of underground lines was suspended and the project was returned to only after the end of the Second World War.

Interesting fact! In May 1966, construction of the line next to the eastern station was completed. The Metro is starting to operate at full capacity.


The first line starts from the railway square, passes through Brinseng and continues to Bergkristallen. During the construction process, part of the tram line was connected to the metro. It is noteworthy that the tram line was originally designed with the idea of ​​​​transforming into a metro.

At the same time, in 1966, a second direction was launched, which branches off from the first and runs from the Tøen stop to Gruruddalen. Until 1975, the length of the line was increased; today it ends at Westley stops. The next direction in the past was also tram line- Östensjöbanen.

Interesting fact! On three metro lines, only eight stations were underground.

The Fyrysetbanen direction was built between 1970 and 1981. The line has six stations, five of which are underground, with access to the surface at Ellingrydosen station only possible by elevator.

At the end of the 70s of the 20th century, two independent metro systems operated in the city - in the east and in the west of the capital. The city authorities decided to connect them by extending eastern part to Centrum station.


Unfortunately, the project could not be implemented, as the new station was constantly leaking. In the early 80s it was reconstructed and in 1987 it was launched under the name Sturtinge (Parliament). The western metro system has been extended to the same station. As a result, a through tunnel was formed through central part capital Cities. However, it was technically impossible to organize end-to-end communication.

Since 1993, all directions of the capital's metro began to be equipped with third rails. From 2003 to 2006, construction continued on a ring of 13 metro stations that connect the center of Oslo.


Some subway tunnels pass through rocks, in order to preserve the unique flavor and nature of Norway, it was decided not to use interior decoration, but to leave the walls made of natural stone. Thus, passengers do not just descend into a metro station, but find themselves in a real cave.

Good to know! The entrance and exit are indicated by the letter T. At each stop there is a screen where the schedule and train route are displayed. All stops are announced by drivers.

Opening hours and ticket prices

The Oslo metro starts operating at 5:30, trains run until 0:30. Train intervals vary depending on the distance from the center. The closer to central regions, the more often trains run – every three minutes. In remote areas the interval is a quarter of an hour.


A travel pass for using Oslo public transport, including the metro, is a card with a magnetic stripe. You can buy it at:

  • ticket offices located at metro stations;
  • vending machines at metro stations;
  • Narvesen kiosks, 7-Eleven, Deli De Luca and Mix stores;
  • Ruter Customer Service Center;
  • bus terminal in Lillestrøm;
  • railway stations.

Good to know! Tickets give access to all types of public transport in Oslo. The cost is fixed and valid for an hour from the moment of activation. There are no turnstiles in the capital's metro.


Price:

For one hour:

  • adult – from 35 to 123 CZK;
  • for children and for pensioners – from 18 to 62 CZK.

For a day:

  • adult – from 105 to 237 CZK;
  • for children and for pensioners – from 53 to 119 CZK.

For one week:

  • adult – from 249 to 665 CZK;
  • children, teenagers and pensioners – from 125 to 333 CZK.

For one month:

  • adult – from 736 to 1874 CZK;
  • children and teenagers – from 368 to 568 CZK;
  • for pensioners – from 368 to 937 CZK;
  • student - from 442 to 1124 CZK.

For one year:

  • adult – from 7360 to 18740 CZK;
  • for pensioners – from 3680 to 9370 CZK.

It is important! The cost depends on the number of zones in which the card is valid.

You can build the optimal route from point A to point B using Oslo public transport here: ruter.no/en.


It is undoubtedly beneficial for tourists and guests to purchase an Oslo Pass, as it has a number of obvious advantages.

  • hotels, hostels and campsites;
  • some museums;
  • cafes and restaurants.

The Oslo Pass can be booked in advance online. In this case, you need to print out the voucher and contact tourist centre(next to the central railway station) and receive a card with detailed instructions.

The Oslo Pass is activated upon first use. Its validity period varies:

  • day;
  • 2 days;
  • 3 days.

On the Oslo Pass card, you must indicate the full date and time of validity; as a rule, this information is written in pen.

Oslo Pass cost:

Full map:

  • one day – 40 euros;
  • 48 hours – 61 euros;
  • 72 hours – 76 euros.

Children's (from 4 to 15 years):

  • day – 22 euros;
  • 48 hours – 30 euros;
  • 72 hours – 38 euros.

For pensioners (over 67 years old):

  • day – 32€;
  • 48 hours – 49€;
  • 72 hours – 61€.

All prices are current as of January 2018.

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We hope that the information about the Oslo metro presented in the article will help you navigate the capital’s subway and travel comfortably.

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