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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Oslo is to bus which costs kr 1300 - kr 2300 and takes 29h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Oslo is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs kr 1200 - kr 3100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Oslo?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Oslo S via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

How far is it from Zurich to Oslo?

The distance between Zurich and Oslo is 1485 km. The road distance is 1907.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Oslo without a car is to train which takes 24h 20m and costs kr 3100 - kr 4300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Zurich to Oslo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Oslo bus from?

Zurich to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Oslo train from?

Zurich to Oslo train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Oslo?

The best way to get from Zurich to Oslo is to train which takes 24h 20m and costs kr 3100 - kr 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1300 - kr 2300 and takes 29h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Oslo bus arrive?

Zurich to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Oslo train arrive?

Zurich to Oslo train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Oslo is 1908 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Zurich to Oslo.

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

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

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 903+ hotels available in Oslo.

Zurich to Oslo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Oslo by plane, train, bus, night train, car ferry, car, or car train

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 Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane ZRH - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
5h 10m
kr 1,210–3,087
Train to Basel, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane BSL - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
6h 3m
kr 1,008–3,049
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
24h 20m
kr 3,098–4,254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus N613
29h 40m
kr 1,306–2,304
Night train, train, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Kiel to Oslo Vipperangencarferry
33h 43m
kr 3,353–8,164
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from Słubice to Oslo bussterminalbus
35h 50m
kr 1,716–2,275
Drive 1,907.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Oslocar 1,907.5 km
18h 21m
kr 3,902–5,636
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Oslocar
17h 11m
kr 3,749–5,438

Zurich to Oslo by train

2Weekly Trains

24h 20mAverage Duration

kr 3,098Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,485.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Oslo, Norway?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Oslo S via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 24h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 29h 40m.

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