A guide to

Airport transport in Oslo

There are several easy ways to travel from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Sandefjord Torp to Oslo city center, whether you are traveling alone or in a small group. For groups, DMC Oslo offers coordinated airport transport with meet & greet, where a representative meets you at the airport and safely and smoothly escorts you to your hotel.

We can also provide a private car with meet & greet for VIP travel.
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Publisert11.12.2025 15:54
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Daniel Norstrøm
Daniel Norstrøm
General Manager · DMC Oslo
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For most groups, the journey does not begin in Oslo, but in a completely different part of the world. After hours of flying, waiting, passport control, and baggage claim, it is the arrival that determines how the rest of the day feels. This is where many need a clear path forward: Where should we go? How do we gather? What is the easiest transport option now?

Most groups traveling to Norway arrive via Oslo Airport Gardermoen, the country's main airport.
OSL is modern, clearly signposted, and very well equipped for groups that need an efficient and structured way forward after landing. The airport has good service offerings, capacity, and transport options that make arrival easy to manage regardless of group size.
Sandefjord Airport Torp mainly receives low-cost airlines and is significantly further from Oslo. The transport works fine but results in longer travel times and higher costs when traveling to Oslo. Therefore, we recommend using Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) whenever possible.

We know that it is important for the group leader that transport from the airport goes as smoothly as possible. All members of the group have their expectations, and many can be tired, and in the worst case, luggage may not have arrived. Therefore, a representative from DMC Oslo is present at the airport so that coordination of the bus and any other solutions can be implemented quickly in case of unpredictability. The representative often accompanies the bus to the hotel to ensure that the first impression of their trip is positive.

This guide shows the most common transport options from Gardermoen and helps you understand which choices are best when many are traveling together – whether the goal is efficient logistics, a calm start, or a more representative welcome.

Transport for individual travelers

If you are traveling on your own, it is easy to get from Oslo Airport to the city center by train, bus, or taxi. Below you will find a brief and practical overview of the most common options.

Oslo Airport (OSL)

Oslo Airport Gardermoen has very good connections to the city center. For individual travelers, there are several fast and reliable options with trains, buses, and taxis. Here are the most common choices from OSL.

Flytoget

The fastest and easiest way to Oslo city center where you usually find a seat (adult ticket costs NOK 258). The travel time is 19 / 21 minutes, running every 10 minutes with every other train going to Drammen. Children travel for free and students get a 50% discount. See flytoget.no for more information.

Vy (regular train)

Cost-effective and simple (adult ticket costs NOK 129).
The trains run the same route as Flytoget, but you cannot expect a seat. There are normally 3 departures per hour and the travel time to Oslo S is 23 minutes.
See vy.no for more information.

Flybussen

The Flybussen runs directly to several hotels in Oslo and to remote areas of the city. The travel time is about 1 hour and costs approximately the same as Flytoget. See flybussen.no for more information.

Taxi

There are many different taxi companies with varying rates, so be cautious. Many operators offer fixed prices to Oslo, so be sure to ask before you get in. Normally, this costs NOK 800 - 1500 depending on the time of day and the travel time is about 45 minutes.

Sandefjord Airport Torp (TRF)

Sandefjord Airport Torp is located quite a distance outside Oslo, and the journey to the city center takes longer than from Gardermoen. However, the transport options are clear and work well for individual travelers.

Torp Ekspressen

This is the easiest way to travel between Torp and Oslo as the departures are timed to match the flights arriving and departing. The travel time is about 1.5 hours and an adult ticket costs NOK 350. See torpekspressen.no for more information.

Vy (train)

There is a shuttle bus to Torp station in connection with train departures. The travel time is about 2 hours and an adult ticket costs NOK 358. See vy.no for more information.

Taxi

Vestfold taxi offers fixed prices for trips and costs NOK 2500 - 3500 depending on the time of travel. The travel time is about 1.5 hours. See vestfoldtaxi.no for more information.

Transport for groups

When many travel together, arrival is the moment when everything must align. The group needs to gather, luggage must be collected, and everyone must safely proceed to the hotel or the next activity. Having a local representative to handle the coordination and ensure a smooth transition from the airport to the city is a significant advantage.

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When a group lands at Oslo Airport, there are always a few moments where things can go in different directions: some quickly pass through customs, others wait for luggage, and the group must find each other in a new environment. Our experience is that this is the moment when calm, structure, and clear leadership matter the most.

Therefore, a representative from DMC Oslo is ready to meet the group right after customs. The representative ensures that everyone finds each other, maintains ongoing contact with the bus driver, and adjusts the transportation arrangements if the flight arrives earlier or later than planned. The goal is for the group to have a unified, safe, and efficient start to their stay without stress or loss of time.

If you have booked a larger arrangement through us, the representative will have all the information and be able to make necessary adjustments upon arrival, as well as distribute keys to your hotel if time permits.

Meet & greet

Reception right after customs.
We are ready when you come out, gather the group, and assist everyone further with safe and clear guidance.

Smooth coordination

Ongoing contact with the driver.
The representative follows flight status live and adjusts the arrangements for early or late arrivals.

Efficient logistics

Easy for large groups.
Direct transport to the hotel without changing transport, queues, or lost participants.

Professional first impression

A calm and collected start.
We are happy to accompany you to the hotel to ensure a good transition and a seamless start to the program.

When is coordinated transport recommended?

  • When the group consists of more than 15–20 people
    When there are many people traveling, a trip can quickly become more complex, making it harder to keep everyone together. With a bus, it can be easier to keep the group together without the price being too high.
  • When multiple flights arrive in quick succession
    In larger projects, subgroups may arrive on different flights. We can use the bus as a meeting point and travel when everyone is in place.
  • When participants are unfamiliar with the airport
    Our representative will guide you to the bus and prevent the group from splitting up in an unfamiliar place.
  • When time efficiency is important
    We depart as soon as the group is assembled, directly to your destination.
  • When the experience should start professionally and cohesively
    We ensure a professional reception for the group and make sure all questions are answered.
  • When the group has special needs or a lot of luggage
    We arrange solutions tailored to your group. This can range from a panoramic tour in Oslo upon arrival to more complex transport challenges.
  • When you want a representative to accompany the group to the hotel
    This is often relevant if the airport transport is part of a larger arrangement. We will assist as best we can regardless.

Questions and Answers

Right after the baggage claim (and customs) at the airport.
Yes, normally the representative will accompany you on the bus all the way to the hotel unless otherwise agreed.
We continuously monitor flight status and adjust transportation accordingly. In case of cancellations or significant delays, we maintain communication and agree on how to resolve the situation.
The largest buses are double-deckers with trailers and can accommodate 83 people with luggage.
From Gardermoen, it usually takes 40–50 minutes by bus. We also have the option to drive in the bus lane, so traffic jams are not a significant obstacle.
A bus for 50 people to Oslo with meet & greet at Oslo Airport costs about NOK 10,000, but will practically be cheaper when included in a larger project. Please contact us for a quote.

Contact us about airport transport

Please contact us if you would like airport transport or if you would like a quote for a larger project.