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.

Took the train in and out of Oslo Sentral last week and it was a quick and easy experience. The…read morelocal commuter train from the airport took 25 minutes and it was easy. On the train out, leveraged the grocery store, restaurant on the upper level, and coffee shops before heading on my long distance train out of Oslo. The train station was orderly and uniformed staff were available to help.

The Oslo Sentralstasjon is the train station in the center of the city. If you're planning to take…read morepublic transit or travel throughout the country, with Oslo en route, you will make a stop or start or end here at Oslo Sentralstasjon. I was so impressed by this train station, reminding me that America once again lags in public transit systems. I recommend getting an accommodation walking distance to the Oslo sentralstasjon if you're visiting and planning to travel throughout the country. My experience here every time was pleasant. I first arrived to this station from the airport, taking a dedicated train service that gets you directly from the Oslo airport to here. Then I had to visit the train station again when I was traveling westward from Oslo. Make it a point to be nearby this train station for your trip planning. The train station is very clean and easy to navigate. There are signs everywhere of train departure times and locations and it's in English. There were also plenty of places to sit, relax and lots of eateries in the station and nearby. Many hotels are also next to this train station, and there's an area for car pick-up, taxis, etc. I was pleased to have this station so accessible for my Norway vacation, making it easy and pleasant to travel around.

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!