Oslo's cruise piers are all central, near the fortress and the Opera House. The Flytoget airport train reaches the city in about 19 minutes. From the train station, a short taxi gets you to the pier.
Every way from the airport to the ship
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| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flytoget airport express train, then taxi or walk | OSL | 19 minutes on the train (every 10 minutes), then a short taxi | Not verified, see flytoget.no. Children under 16 ride free with an adult. |
| Taxi | OSL | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cruise line transfer | OSL | Varies | Set by your line |
Where Oslo lies
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Flytoget train: about 19 minutes to the city center
Flytoget airport express train, then taxi or walk
- Follow signs to Flytoget.
- Ride to Oslo S (central station).
- Take a taxi or walk to your pier.
Fast and simple.
Taxi
- Use the official taxi rank.
The airport is far from the city; taxis are expensive (not verified).
Cruise line transfer
- Book with your line.
Easiest on boarding day.
From the city or your hotel
Walk or short taxi from the center
Visit Oslo says all four piers are centrally located.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Central Oslo near Oslo S, Aker Brygge or the Opera House
Close to the Flytoget and the piers.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Four cruise piers (Visit Oslo): Filipstad, Søndre Akershuskai, Vippetangkaia and Revierkaia. Filipstad is the farthest west. Check your documents for the pier.
Check-in
- Arrive in your assigned slot.
What trips people up
- Norway is expensive. Budget for taxis and meals.
Do this
- Use Flytoget; it is the fastest way into town.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flytoget airport express train, then taxi or walk | OSL | 19 minutes on the train (every 10 minutes), then a short taxi | Not verified, see flytoget.no. Children under 16 ride free with an adult. |
| Taxi | OSL | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cruise line transfer | OSL | Varies | Set by your line |
Before you leave
- Norway is expensive. Budget for taxis and meals.
Before or after your cruise
- Oslo Opera House roof walk
- Bygdøy peninsula museums (Fram, Kon-Tiki, Norwegian Folk Museum)
- Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Akershus Fortress
- Norway in a Nutshell rail trip
Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
- Flytoget fare
- Taxi fare and time from Gardermoen
- Walking time to each pier
- US nonstop flights: not verified for this page; check airline sites