How to get to Norway and Oslo

Visa

In case you need a visa to enter Norway, we will issue a signed invitation to the event, which must be used when applying for a visa. Kindly note that it is your responsibility to apply for visa (including transit visas) in due time. We recommend that you contact the nearest Norwegian Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible for information about visa application procedures.

Visa applications must be submitted within three weeks before departure. Please note that your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of your stay in the Schengen area.

You will find information on visa requirements on the Foreign Service Mission where the applications will be submitted, and on the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

By air to Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Oslo may be reached from all continents with direct flights or via Copenhagen, with departures for Oslo every hour. Our international airport Oslo Airport Gardermoen is one of the most modern airports in Europe and is situated 50 km from the city centre. Website: www.osl.no

The airline companies offer individual service to passengers with reduced mobility and special needs. Please indicate your needs when you make your flight reservation. If you use a wheelchair, please note that a wheelchair powered by a spillable battery has to be sent as cargo. Your local airline booking office will provide more information.

An Airport Express Train Flytoget takes you from the airport to Oslo Central Station in 19 minutes. The fares are approx. NOK 170 Oslo Central Station one way. The Airport Express Train is accessible and can hold up to 3 wheelchair users on each departure. Website: www.flytoget.no

InterCity, Express and Local Trains that run via Oslo Airport Gardermoen take you to Oslo Central Station in 25-40 minutes. The fares are approx. NOK 75 to Oslo Central Station one way. These trains are not accessible to wheelchair users. Website Norwegian National Rail (NSB): www.nsb.no

The SAS Airport Bus runs between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and downtown Oslo every 15 minutes every day. The trip takes 35-40 minutes and the fare is approx. NOK 100 one way. The Airport Bus is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Airport Taxis take you to and from Oslo Airport Gardermoen at fixed prices. On arrival, please contact the taxi information desk in the arrival hall. The fixed prices from the airport to Oslo city centre varies from approx. NOK 660 (weekdays before 5 p.m.) to NOK 775 (weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m.) for 1-4 passengers. Taxis accessible to wheelchair users are available. If you require an accessible taxi, we strongly recommend that you book in advance, phone + 47 23 23 23 23.