Quick business trip to Oslo - I had a couple of hours free, and unfortunately, our conference hotel…read morewas located way above the town. On the plus side, we were within a 15 minute walk to the nearest train stop that took us directly down town. After navigating a terrifying slip and slide walk down a massive icy hill in the middle of a small blizzard, we had just a few minutes wait until the next train came. We bought our train tickets at the hotel, so that was convenient. And apparently using the tickets was on the honor system! We figured out that once you get on the train, there is a scanner that you flash your ticket with. But I didn't see a single person do it except a few stupid tourists like us. Kudos for making it fairly easy to navigate the system.

The railway station at Oslo Airport is a great example of how modern public transport should work…read more It is directly connected to the terminal, allowing passengers to reach the trains quickly and conveniently without complicated transfers. The station is clean, well signposted and easy to navigate, even for first time visitors. Platforms are spacious and trains run frequently throughout the day. I particularly appreciated the straightforward connection to Oslo city centre, which makes travelling much easier. The entire area feels safe, efficient and well maintained. The ticket price from the city to the airport for two adults and one child was 320 NOK.

Definitely worth splurging on this express train to ensure you make your flight time, especially…read morefirst thing in the morning. It is easy to book either through the mobile App, or through the easy to navigate kiosks right at the train station. Only thing to note is that the trains are on the outside of the main central station on the back side. We had an early 5:00AM train, and the main train station building doors were not open which panicked us for a second until we saw others walking around the side to find the tracks on the back side where the Flytoget trains are parked including their offices and kiosks.

I love that in every country I've been to the train stations are an event and not just a stop!…read more There is a decent size mall in this train station. While waiting for our train we walked around, Sid some shopping and got some food. There's a good variety of shops and food here, so leave some time to wonder.

A very nice modern train station that's not too big but with plenty of shops. It is very centrally…read morelocated and near the big shopping street, many hotels and attractions. It is easy to take the BY train from the airport to this station and it takes about 30 minutes and runs approximately every 20 minutes. It costs less than $15 a person and there are discounts. Follow signs at airport to trains. Friendly service desk personnel will sell you tix and answer your questions.

That's not my favourite station in Oslo. It has only one ticket machine, which had queues to it in…read moreoff peak times, so I can only imagine what happens during peak hours. Also, this machine is right in front of the doors, so if somebody opens then you will feel a strong draught, and there is nothing you can do if you don't want to lose a queue. Outside the station there are shops and restaurants, which is always a bonus!

Checked out IKEA-bussen, and it's definitely not your typical massive IKEA maze. This is a…read moresmaller-format store, so you won't find the endless showroom or full warehouse vibe you might be used to. Instead, it's more of a compact, city-friendly version where you can grab essentials, browse some displays, and order bigger items for delivery. I stopped in for a well-priced bottle of water and a USB-C cable in that classic IKEA yellow making it super easy to spot at night, which I actually loved. It's convenient if you live nearby or just need a few basics without trekking to the giant IKEA outside of town. But if you're after the full IKEA experience andwandering through endless rooms, grabbing big pieces on the spot, and topping it off with meatballs then this isn't it. Still, for quick trips and small hauls, it definitely does the job.

Quick and easy, every hour to each of two IKEAs so a bus every 30m.read more