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.

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.

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.

Here is a review comparing the express train from Oslo Airport to the city center versus driving:…read more ## The Flytoget Airport Express Train: The Fastest Way from Oslo Airport to the City If you're arriving at Oslo Airport and need to get into the city center quickly and conveniently, look no further than the fantastic Flytoget Airport Express Train. This high-speed train whisks passengers from the airport to Oslo Central Station in a mere 19 minutes[1], making it by far the fastest option. In contrast, driving from the airport to central Oslo typically takes 40-50 minutes[3], over double the travel time of the express train. Traffic and road conditions can also make the drive unpredictable. With the Flytoget, you avoid all that stress and arrive in under 20 minutes, guaranteed. Some other great benefits of taking the Airport Express Train: - Departs every 10 minutes[1], so you never have to wait long - Children under 16 travel for free with an adult[1] - Print your airline bag tags right on the train and skip the airport check-in queues[1] - Comfortable, reliable, and the only high-speed train in Norway[2] For the fastest, simplest, and most convenient way to travel the 50 km between Oslo Airport and the city center, the Flytoget Airport Express Train can't be beat. Once you experience the speed and ease of the 19-minute train ride, you'll never want to drive that route again. Highly recommended for anyone traveling to or from Oslo Airport!