What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Oslo?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Oslo is to ferry and train which costs kr 550 - kr 1300 and takes 25h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Oslo?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Oslo is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs kr 700 - kr 2200.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Oslo?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Oslo S via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Oslo?

The distance between Helsinki and Oslo is 837 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Oslo without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Oslo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 3m and costs kr 650 - kr 1700.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Oslo?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Helsinki to Oslo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Oslo bus from?

Helsinki to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Oslo train from?

Helsinki to Oslo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Oslo?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Oslo is to train which takes 30h 8m and costs kr 1900 - kr 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1200 - kr 2800 and takes 45h.

Where does the Helsinki to Oslo bus arrive?

Helsinki to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Oslo?

Oslo is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:20 PM in Helsinki and 8:20 PM in Oslo.

Where does the Helsinki to Oslo train arrive?

Helsinki to Oslo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Oslo?

Book your Helsinki to Oslo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 876+ hotels available in Oslo.

Helsinki to Oslo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Oslo by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Helsinki Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane HEL - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
4h 29m
kr 714–2,174
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry Helsinki-Stockholm
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Oslo Strain SJ Intercity / ...
25h 8m
kr 568–1,210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku satamatrain
2. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Oslo Strain 70
21h 3m
kr 669–1,643
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Oslo Strain 70
30h 8m
kr 1,950–4,059
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus N132
45h
kr 1,261–2,744
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane TLL - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
6h 40m
kr 895–3,006
Train to Turku Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane TKU - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
8h 21m
kr 1,518–3,227
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Oslocar
22h 14m
kr 2,205–3,407
Ferry, line 80 ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Oslo Bussterminalbus 810 / ...
28h 50m
kr 1,049–1,452

Helsinki to Oslo by train, ferry, and bus

1Weekly Services

21h 3mAverage Duration

kr 669Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Oslo, Norway?

You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Oslo S via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 30h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Oslo bussterminal via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 45h.

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