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Oslo

Local Transport

Oslo's public transport system (tel 177; website www.sporveien.no) consists of buses, trams, ferries and a metro system called the t-bane.

You can pick up a free map of the public transport network from the information centre at the main entrance of the Oslo S train station.

BUS

Oslo has an extensive bus network. Routes 20-89 run through the city centre.

FERRY

During summer, Oslo has a good network of ferry services that sail between the Town Hall Square and Bygdøy and from Vippetangen to islands in Oslofjord.

TRAM

There are eight tram lines in Oslo that are handy for getting around the centre of town and nearby suburbs.

T-BANE

Oslo's metro system is called the t-bane. All trains on the five-line system run on the same tracks in the underground section between Majorstuen and Tøyen and most stations are above ground outside the city centre.

SUBURBAN TRAINS

In Oslo there are three train lines run by NSB that have stations within the city. Trains on these lines run frequently and you can travel on them with as regular ticket as long as you don't travel beyond the city limits.

NIGHT SERVICES

Three tram lines and 15 bus routes operate on Friday and Saturday nights after the rest of the system has shut down. Tickets on night services cost NOK 50 and passes cannot be used.

FARES

A single ticket costs NOK 30, if bought from the driver or NOK 20 if purchased in advance and allows one hour of travel incluing transfers between buses, trams, trains, ferries and the t-bane. Single tickets are available from the bus/tram driver or from vending machines at t-bane stations. Tickets and cards are also available at small shops (like Narvesen and 7 Eleven) near most stops/stations.

A Flexi-card is a better option for a couple of people staying in Oslo a day or two. A Flexi-card costs NOK 150 and allows eight trips (each including transfers within a one-hour period). Several people can share a Flexi-card as long as each person validates their pass for a separate trip.

The Daycard is a good option if you're planning on making three or more trips within a 24-hour period. A Daycard costs NOK 60 and is valid for 24 hours of travel from the start of the first trip; it workd on buses, ferries, trams, trains and the t-bane.

If you're staying in Oslo a while a seven-day or monthly pass is usually the best deal. These passes work the same way as the Daycard, allowing unlimited travel on buses, ferries, trams, trains and the t-bane. A seven-day pass costs NOK 210 and a monthly pass is NOK 700.

If you have an Oslo Card, you are also entitled to unlimited travel in the Oslo area.

The above passes are only valid within the city limits. Once you leave Oslo and enter Akershus county you need an SL fare.

The public transport information centre (Trafikanten) is on Jernbanetorget near Oslo Central Station and has further information and maps.