What is the cheapest way from Oslo Airport to the city centre?

The regular Vy regional train to Oslo S, about NOK 124 and roughly 23 minutes; the ticket also works as a Ruter ticket for onward transfers.

Is Flytoget worth the extra money?

Only if the roughly 3 minutes it saves over the regional train matters more than the price — at about NOK 268 it costs more than double the Vy regional train for the same Oslo S stop.

Where do I buy the regional train ticket at Gardermoen?

At the 'Billetter/Tickets' machines in the arrivals hall, or in the Vy, Entur, or Ruter app — not the separate Flytoget desk or machines.

Does the airport train ticket cover onward buses or the metro in Oslo?

Yes — a Vy regional-train ticket includes a free transfer onto Ruter's metro, tram, and bus network for 2.5 hours after purchase.

How much is a taxi from Oslo Airport – Gardermoen to the city?

Around NOK 900 or more on the daytime tariff — several times the NOK 124 regional train — so it's only worth it with heavy luggage or a very late/early flight with no train running.

What is the best way from OSL to downtown Oslo?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest: the regular Vy regional train to Oslo S, about NOK 124 and roughly 23 minutes, with a free 2.5-hour Ruter transfer onto Oslo's metro, trams and buses included.

How do you get from Oslo Airport (OSL) to downtown Oslo — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) into central Oslo is the regular Vy regional train to Oslo S: about NOK 124 (roughly $13) for a 23-minute ride, with tickets from the Vy or Entur app or the 'Billetter/Tickets' machines in arrivals. Skip the heavily signposted Flytoget Airport Express — at about NOK 268 it costs more than double the regional train and only saves around 3 minutes on the same Oslo S run. A taxi into the centre runs roughly NOK 900 or more.

How to find it

AIRPORTOslo Airport – Gardermoen
01From arrivals, follow the blue 'Tog / Train' signs down to the Gardermoen airport train station beneath the terminal (about a 5-minute walk).
02Buy a single ticket for about NOK 124 — in the Vy or Entur app or at a 'Billetter/Tickets' machine — for the regional/InterCity train to Oslo S; skip the separate Flytoget desk and machines, which sell a different, pricier ticket.
03Head to the platform used by regional and InterCity trains (not the dedicated Flytoget platform) and board any train heading for Oslo S / Skøyen; these run roughly every 10–20 minutes.
04Ride about 23 minutes to Oslo Sentralstasjon (Oslo S) — the ticket also works as your onward Ruter ticket for the metro, tram or bus for 2.5 hours after purchase.
CITY CENTREOslo

Ticket

Vy regional train single ticket, Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) to Oslo S

Where to buy: In the Vy app, at vy.no, in the Entur app, or at the 'Billetter/Tickets' ticket machines in the arrivals hall — not the separate Flytoget ticket desk or machines.

How to pay: Machines and apps take cards and Vipps; an app ticket is a QR code that's already active, while a paper ticket from a machine must be stamped at the yellow validator on the platform before boarding.

Local's trick: Your Vy regional-train ticket doubles as a Ruter ticket: it's valid for a free transfer onto Oslo's metro, trams and buses for 2.5 hours after purchase, so you can ride straight on to your final stop without buying a second ticket. It's also sold in the Ruter and Entur apps, not just Vy's, so compare before you tap buy.

Trap to avoid: Don't default to Flytoget, the heavily signposted 'Airport Express Train' — at about NOK 268 it costs more than double the regional train for a ride that's only around 3 minutes faster to the same Oslo S. A taxi into the centre runs roughly NOK 900 or more.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
TrainCheapest route	NOK 124.00	23 min	Vy regional train single ticket, Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) to Oslo S
Train	NOK 268.00	20 min	Flytoget (Airport Express Train) single ticket

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Oslo Airport to the city centre?: The regular Vy regional train to Oslo S, about NOK 124 and roughly 23 minutes; the ticket also works as a Ruter ticket for onward transfers.
Is Flytoget worth the extra money?: Only if the roughly 3 minutes it saves over the regional train matters more than the price — at about NOK 268 it costs more than double the Vy regional train for the same Oslo S stop.
Where do I buy the regional train ticket at Gardermoen?: At the 'Billetter/Tickets' machines in the arrivals hall, or in the Vy, Entur, or Ruter app — not the separate Flytoget desk or machines.
Does the airport train ticket cover onward buses or the metro in Oslo?: Yes — a Vy regional-train ticket includes a free transfer onto Ruter's metro, tram, and bus network for 2.5 hours after purchase.
How much is a taxi from Oslo Airport – Gardermoen to the city?: Around NOK 900 or more on the daytime tariff — several times the NOK 124 regional train — so it's only worth it with heavy luggage or a very late/early flight with no train running.
What is the best way from OSL to downtown Oslo?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest: the regular Vy regional train to Oslo S, about NOK 124 and roughly 23 minutes, with a free 2.5-hour Ruter transfer onto Oslo's metro, trams and buses included.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.