Discover Oslo and learn how to use local transportantion

Discover Oslo and learn how to get around

Practical info about the transport tickets:

A single ticket for one zone is valid for 60 minutes from the time you activate it. The 24-hour ticket is valid from the time you activate it until the end of the period the ticket lasts.
The validity of the single ticket increases by 30 minutes for each additional zone you purchase a ticket for.
You can change to other means of transport (transfer) in the zones for which the tickets are valid, as long as there is time left on the ticket when you board the means of transport.
The tickets can be used on Ruter buses, trams, subways and boats, and on Vys trains in Oslo and Akershus.
A senior discount is given to anyone who has reached the age of 67, has a senior certificate, receives disability benefits (approved by NAV) and/or is blind/visually impaired. Wheelchair users travel free of charge on Ruter’s transport.

The cost of a single ticket for an adult starts from 4,11 € (for one zone), while if you purchase a 24-hour ticket it costs 12,24 € (for one zone). The 24-hour ticket may be worth it if you travel more than three times a day.

Important!

Travel smarter and save money by buying your ticket in advance. Grab a single or 24-hour ticket in the Ruter app, or pick up a travel card at Narvesen, 7-Eleven, Mix kiosks, or the customer center at Jernbanetorget (address here). Your travel card costs just €4.47 and can be reused: simply top it up with tickets or credit whenever you need. In a rush? You can buy a single ticket on board buses or boats (cash only), but it is more expensive.

From MEET Ullevaal to the Oslo City Hall: get on metro T4 or T5 at Ullevaal Station and get off at Nationaltheatret. The metro runs every 5 minutes. You can plan your travel at this link or on the Ruter app.

ANOTHER OPTION: THE OSLO PASS

You can also buy an Oslo Pass of 24, 48 or 72 hours combining the city’s museums, cultural attractions and transportation in one pass, so you can experience more and plan less.

What is included in the Oslo Pass:

Free access to over 30 museums and attractions (see below)
Free travel with Ruter’s public transport services in zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N
Discounts on sightseeing tours, activities, restaurants, shops and much more
Free travel to and from Oslo Airport Gardermoen with VY’s local train

Costs

For an adult ticket:

49 € (24-hour pass)
72 € (48 hours)
85 € (72 hours)

You can easily purchase the Oslo Pass directly in the Oslo Pass – Official City Card app (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Google Pay and Apple Pay accepted).

Free admission to over 30 museums, including:

Munch Museum (address): The world’s largest collection of Edvard Munch’s artwork! Save 19,67€ (adult ticket). Mon-Tue 10:00-18:00; Wed-Sat 10:00-21:00.
Oslo Opera House (address): Very close to the Munch Museum. Foyer closes at 16:00 every day unless you buy tickets for a performance. The roof and foyer of the building are accessible for free. Guided tours in English are available only during the weekend and the Oslo pass gets you a 15% discount on the guided tour.
The National Museum (address): Both older and modern art at the largest art museum in the Nordic region. Adult ticket: 17,87€. Opening time: Tue-Wed 10:00-20:00.
Nobel Peace Center (address): Inspiring stories about the Nobel Peace Prize. Tue: 11:00-17:00; Wed: 11:00-20:00. Save 16,08€ (adult price).
Oslo City Museum (address): Save 11,60€ and learn about Oslo’s history and urban development. Free admission for everyone on the first Thursday of the month (open from 11:00 to 18:00 on Thursdays).
The Norwegian Maritime Museum, The Defence Museum, The Fram Museum… And many more!

Other discounted offers (restaurants, shops and activities) here.

Nice to visit and for free:

Vigeland Park (address): Open from 12:00 to midnight. Inside there are more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland.
The Royal Palace (address): Unable to visit inside, however the Palace Park is open to the public all year.
Arkershus fortress (address): Entrance to the fortress area is free. You can buy tickets for the museums that it hosts, including the Defence Museum (included in the Oslo Pass).

Experiences, Restaurants & Bars:

Sightseeing Cruise over the Oslofjords on electric boats. The tour starts and ends at Langkaia, close to the Oslo Opera House. Get a 15% discount with the Oslo Pass (adult ticket per person is 36,60 €). Time slots after 16:00: 16:00-17:30 and 18:00-19:30.
Seaport Restaurant (address): Close to Munch Museum, closes at 23:00. Approx 25 € per dish, international cuisine.
Der Peppern Gror Rådhusplassen Restaurant (address): Closes at 21:00, approx. 25-35€ per dish, Indian/Asian cuisine.
Prima Fila Restaurant (address): Closes at 22:30, approx. 25 € per dish, Italian cuisine.
Per på Hjørnet Bar (address): Closes at 3:00, Pub/Bar, possible to eat.
SVANEN Coctailbar (address): Closes at 12:30 am, approx. 9-18 € per drink.
Posthallen Drinkhub Bar (address): Closes at midnight, approx. 12 € per drink.

NOTE: All places are well rated, close to the city center and available after 4pm.