Norway. Public transport in Oslo Public transport in Oslo

Oslo's urban transport system is a well-developed system, which includes both buses and 6 metro lines, trams, taxis along with by water transport. Besides, main feature all types of public transport is its punctuality and comfort. So, for example, in the cabin of a bus or tram, passengers are given free leaflets with a detailed timetable for this type of transport, indicating departure times and stops. The transport driver must inform passengers in advance about the next stop. At the same time, there is a special ticker above the driver’s cabin, which constantly reminds you of the route number, as well as in which direction the vehicle is moving.

The entrance to the bus, tram or train is very low, in other words, people with disabilities can easily enter the transport, since the bottom step is located at the same level as the sidewalk.

Oslo Metro

General information

Oslo Metro (T-banen) is one of the most famous in all of Europe. Most of its stations were built in the period 1935-1951. After a full-scale reconstruction in 1955, the Oslo metro began operating at full capacity.

The main feature of the capital's metro is the fact that all its lines converge in the central part of the city, which is why trains very often run on the same routes. On the outskirts of Oslo, the lines diverge, and the tunnels end, as if “emerging” to the surface.

All 6 metro lines differ from each other in color and name. They are assigned their own specific number. The stations, which are located underground, are shallow, as they go only a few meters underground. The trains have only 3-4 cars, painted red.

Find out more detailed information You can find information about the movement of metro trains on the website: www.tbane.no.

Oslo metro opening hours

The city's metro operates from 6:00 in the morning until 0:30 at night.

Movement interval

The capital's metro trains run at different intervals. In the central part of Oslo they run at intervals of about 3 minutes, and in the outskirts - about 15 minutes. On weekends and holidays The traffic interval is 30 minutes.

Transport nuances

In order for passengers to easily navigate long subway passages, they must remember only two things:

• desired line number
• the final station of your route

At each central station there are electronic boards that display the time remaining until the next train arrives, as well as its route. At stations located on the outskirts of Oslo, instead of display boards there are huge boards with schedules.

The most interesting thing is that on all trains the drivers always announce the name of each next station, but they do it so quickly that it is very difficult for passengers to understand what they are talking about. Therefore, if you do not want to miss your station, then it is best to ask your fellow travelers.

Trams

General information

Locals call the tram network Oslotrikken. In addition, tram lines are numbered 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19, which originate from the central terminal located at Jernbanetorget station.

If you want to get acquainted in detail with all the sights of the capital of Norway, then you should not limit yourself to just one central part of the city. You can take trams 11 and 12 to travel via Grünerlekka to Tursov. And if you take trams No. 18 and 19, you can admire the beauty of Mount Ekeberg.

Tram operating hours

Trams begin their service from 6:00 in the morning until 0:00 at night.

Movement interval

On weekdays, trams run around the city at intervals of 10-15 minutes. Only at early and late times of the day does their interval increase to half an hour. On weekends and holidays, trams run every 20 minutes. It is also worth noting that on Sundays and weekday evenings routes No. 13 and 18 do not operate.

Transport nuances

Tram drivers announce each next stop on their line, but in order for the tram to stop exactly where you need it, you must press the red button with the inscription “stopp” located on each handrail in the cabin - then the signal board above the driver’s cabin will turn on.

Detailed information about tram traffic patterns, as well as their schedule, can be found on the capital's tram website: www.trikken.no.

Buses Oslo

General information

Most bus routes originates from Central Station Oslo ends on the outskirts of the city, where, as a rule, metro and trams simply do not reach. In addition, in the capital of Norway there is also one ring line, which is served by buses No. 20-24.

Bus operating hours

During normal daytime, the first bus leaves for its route at approximately 5:00 am, and on weekends - an hour later. Bus service ends around midnight. For the convenience of passengers who go about their business early in the morning, special buses called morgenbuss operate from approximately 4:00 to 5:30 on weekdays and from 5:00 to 6:30 (7:00) on Saturdays (Sundays). routes No. 112-117). They connect the Oslo suburb with Helsfyr metro station. On Friday and Saturday, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., night buses run around the city (No. 201-218).

Movement interval

On average, bus intervals are 5-10 minutes. On weekends and at night, passengers can wait up to half an hour for their bus.

Transport nuances

Entrance to the bus interior is only through the front door. Thus, you can, if necessary, purchase a ticket from the driver, validate a previously purchased ticket, or present your travel card. The middle door is exclusively for strollers and disabled people.

In order to stop the bus approaching you while at a stop, simply wave your hand to the driver, since the vehicle stops only at the request of passengers.

Please remember that on night routes you will not be able to use your travel tickets, with the exception of the tourist card Oslo Pass. In other cases, travel cards can be safely purchased from ticket machines or from the driver.

More detailed information about bus routes can be found on the website www.ruter.no/.

Taxi

General description

Not every tourist and even local resident has the opportunity to use a taxi, since the cost of their services is very high. In addition, taxis do not travel outside the city, which creates some inconvenience for travelers. You can call a car by phone, find it in specially equipped parking lots, of which there are a huge number in the city, or simply catch it on the street.

Taxi fare

The price of a taxi fare is determined based on the tariffs set by the carrier company. Thus, boarding a vehicle will cost you approximately 40 CZK (this amount increases in the evenings and weekends). Each kilometer of travel is paid at a rate of about 12 CZK per 1 km of travel. There are also various additional tariffs that should also be taken into account when calling a taxi in advance, namely:

• from 17:00 to 22:00 pm - You will have to pay 110 CZK
• from 22:00 pm to 04:00 am - additional drafts almost double and amount to 210 CZK

Main carriers:

• OsloTaxi - website: www.oslotaxi.no/
• Norges-taxi - website: www.norgestaxi.no/

Oslo public transport tickets

General information

In Oslo, buying one ticket, you can travel on any public transport. But if the pass has a photo, then another person cannot use it. In order to carry a bicycle on public transport, you must purchase a separate ticket. Please also remember that passes are not valid at night; fares must be paid directly from the driver.

Types and prices of tickets

To travel on public transport in the capital of Norway, you can purchase the following types of tickets:

• a ticket for one trip, which is valid for all areas of the city of Oslo, will cost you 10 CZK, a child ticket - 5 CZK
• if you purchased a ticket for one trip from the driver, then its cost will be 30 CZK, for a child - 5 CZK
• A Smart ticket, valid only for the first zone, costs 7 CZK. The same ticket, but for children, will cost you 3.50 CZK
• coupon card (for 30 tickets) for an adult costs 270 CZK, for children - 135 CZK

There are also tickets valid for 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, the cost of which is:

• for 24 hours: for an adult - 5, 25, 75 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 8, 3, 8 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)
• for 7 days: for an adult - 220, 390, 560 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 110, 195, 280 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)
• for 1 month: for an adult - 620, 1070, 1520 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively), for children - 310, 380, 450 CZK (for the first, second and third zones, respectively)

Oslo Pass

By purchasing a discount tourist map Oslo Pass, you get the following benefits:

• free ride on any type of public transport
• free entry to museums and other major city attractions
• big discounts on vehicle rentals, as well as when visiting some cafes and restaurants

You can buy the card at the hotel reception, in shops, as well as at Narvesen newsstands at the cost:

• valid for 24 hours: for adults - 270 CZK, for children - 120 CZK
• valid for 48 hours: for adults - 395 CZK, for children - 145 CZK
• valid for 72 hours: for adults - 495 CZK, for children - 190 CZK

Fines

The fine for traveling without a ticket on public transport is CZK 900.

Tickets in Norway

Tickets for public transport in Norway can be purchased both at ticket offices (kiosks, shops, bus stations) and from the driver (30% more expensive).

All types of public transport (including water) operate single tickets, the cost of which depends on the zones. Map of Oslo transport zones.

Ticket price per adult passenger (prices in CZK)

The fine for traveling without a ticket in Norway is 900 kroons / 5,000 rubles.

Tourist card - Oslo Pass

The card is valid on all types of public transport and allows free entry to more than 30 attractions and museums in Oslo.

You can buy a card at the airport, train stations, tourist centers and in many hotels.

Oslo Pass ticket price (price: CZK/RUB)

Buses and trams in Oslo

Oslo has an extensive network of city buses and tram routes. The main bus station (Jernbanetorget) is located near the train station.

Bus operating hours in Oslo: 05:00-00:00. Night routes operate at night.

Oslo bus map

Metro in Oslo

The Oslo metro consists of 6 lines and 163 stations. Train intervals: from three minutes in the center to 30 minutes on the outskirts. Trains run less frequently on weekends.

In the city center all trains intersect; on the outskirts it is impossible to change trains.

Oslo metro map

Intercity buses in Norway

Norwegian bus companies guarantee availability of seats for all intercity routes, so there is no need to buy tickets in advance.

Approximate prices for intercity routes

Discounts for bus transport in Norway:

• When purchasing a round trip ticket: 20% discount
• People from 16 to 26 years old and pensioners: 33% discount
• Children under 4 years old: free
• Children from 4 to 16 years old: 50% discount

Bus companies often hold sales, so we recommend visiting the carrier company’s website in advance and familiarizing yourself with current promotions.

All buses in Norway are well equipped, they have air conditioning, seats for children and disabled people, and comfortable seats. Buses operating on long routes are equipped with dry toilets.

Norway's largest bus operator: Nor-Way Bussekspress

Budget bus operator:

Oslo metro fare

The cost of travel in the Oslo metro depends on the number of zones covered; a map of the zones can be seen near any ticket sales kiosk.

To travel on the Oslo metro, you can purchase the following types of tickets:

• Single trip ticket.
• Coupon card for 30 coupons.
• Passes for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days and 365 days.

For children under 4 years of age travel is free. Those under 16 and seniors over 67 years of age can buy a ticket at a reduced price (50 percent discount). Preferential rates are indicated by the words barn/honnør.

• Single trip ticket (Enkeltbillett)

A ticket for one trip during its validity period gives the right to travel on public transport with any number of transfers. There is no need to punch one-time tickets; the time stamp will be stamped on them when sold. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for no more than 5 zones, no matter how far you travel.

The ticket is valid for 1 hour in the first zone, plus 30 minutes for each additional zone, for a total of 180 minutes for a 5-zone ticket.

• Coupon card for 30 coupons (Kupongkort á 30 kuponger)

A trip with this ticket will be cheaper than buying a ticket for one trip. The cost of the trip is calculated depending on the number of zones crossed, when purchasing this type of ticket you pay for no more than 5 zones, no matter how far you travel. When you use this ticket, you punch 3 coupons for the first zone and then 2 coupons for each additional zone. If you are traveling within one zone, the card is stamped using the third coupon.

Ticket price for adults is 270 CZK.

Price discount ticket- 135 CZK.

The coupon card can also be used as an additional ticket. For example, if you purchased a ticket for one trip within 2 zones, and there is a need to travel further, you simply redeem 2 coupons of the coupon card for each additional zone of the trip.

• 24-hour ticket (24-timersbillett)

If you plan to travel around Oslo for the whole day, then a 24-hour pass is the best option. This ticket is valid for unlimited travel for 24 hours after activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, but if you use a 24-hour pass, you pay a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross.

• Weekly pass (7-dagersbillett)

If you plan to spend a few days in Oslo and plan to actively move around the city during that time, opt for the 7-day pass. This pass allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 7 days from the date of ticket activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 7 day pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel.

• 30-day ticket (30-dagersbillett)

This pass allows you to make unlimited trips within 30 days from the date of activation. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use a 30 day pass, you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how many zones you cross. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

The student travel card is intended for full-time students from 20 to 30 years of age. If you are over 30, you must buy a regular adult ticket.

• One year ticket (365-dagersbillett)

The 365-day ticket allows you to make an unlimited number of trips for a year from the date of ticket activation. This type of ticket is not sold at a reduced price - only the “adult” option is available. The cost of the trip depends on the number of zones crossed, if you use an annual pass you pay for a maximum of 3 zones, no matter how far you travel. If you register your ticket, if you lose it, you can block it and get a duplicate. If you have lost an unregistered ticket, blocking it and issuing a duplicate is impossible.

• Oslo Pass

In Oslo, like in many other European cities, a special Oslo Pass is provided for tourists. The card holder is entitled to free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all types of public transport in zones 1 and 2, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, discounts on excursions, car rental, ski rental, special offers in restaurants, shops, etc.

The Oslo Pass is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The discount card is intended for children from 4 to 15 years of age and for persons over 67 years of age.

Along with the card, you will receive a free booklet with detailed information about the establishments participating in the program. In transport, it is enough to validate this card once at the beginning of the first trip, in a museum or any other establishment to which it is valid, this will be done by the cashier.

Useful information:

• The five lines of the Oslo Metro (T-banen i Oslo) are distinguished by numbers, colors (blue, purple, green, orange and yellow) and the names of their terminal stations. The metro is mainly used for communication with the suburbs. In the city center, four lines actually merge into one, and trains move along the same tracks. On the outskirts, the lines diverge, the tunnels end, the trains go to the surface, turning into commuter train. The fifth line (Frognerseteren - Majorstuen) never reaches the center.
• Train intervals vary: from 3 minutes in the center to 15 minutes on the outskirts. At night, the traffic interval can reach 30 minutes.
• There are practically no escalators in the Oslo metro: the underground stations are shallow, descending only a few dozen steps underground. The trains are mostly red and consist of 3-4 carriages.
• Distances between three central stations- Jernbanetorget, Stortinget and Nationaltheatret are small, it’s easier and cheaper to walk in the center. But if you want to visit Holmenkollen (blue line no. 1) or Lake Sognsvann (yellow line no. 3), the metro in this case is the most convenient way movement.
• There are no turnstiles in the metro, and no one controls you when you enter. However, remember: just beyond the yellow line, the metro area begins, where you cannot be without a ticket.

Transport deserves the highest marks for safety, comfort and punctuality.

If we talk about intracity communication, then you can get anywhere in the city by bus, tram or metro. Another special public transport in Oslo is the ferries, which can take you to the islands of the Oslofjord, as well as to other Norwegian cities.

Transport Oslo: prices

Everything here works surprisingly smoothly, the traffic interval does not exceed 10 minutes, but there is a minus - Oslo city transport is not cheap. The city has a unified ticket system; you can purchase a ticket for one trip or a pass for a day, a week or 30 days.

The cost depends on the travel zone and the age of the passenger. So, a regular one-time adult ticket in zone 1 costs 30 NOK, a child ticket is 2 times cheaper. For a daily pass you need to pay 90 and 45 NOK respectively. Taxis operate only in the city and cost a decent amount.

Buy one-time tickets at special kiosks - they are more expensive from the driver. To save as much as possible, buy an Oslo Pass for 24, 48 or 72 hours - with its help you can minimize your travel costs, museum trips, and also get discounts in some