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

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.

Gayle and I used Oslo Taxi twice during our recent visit to Oslo. The first time was from our…read moreOceania Cruise ship to the Bristol Hotel. The second was from the Bristol Hotel to the Gardermoen Airport. The first was a relatively short city hop, while the Oslo airport is way the hell out-of-town. Service in both cases was efficient, albeit a little quiet (Scandinavian Reserve?), while the fares were quite reasonable. Our only regret was not getting a chance to tip the Airport guy as he ran the transaction without. In-between those 2 bookend rides, Gayle and I did a lot of walking!

Made mistake of flagging down a taxi near the hotel I was staying at. Gave the driver the address…read morebut he seemed confused but assured us everything ok. Didn't speak good English. Was not Norwegian. Took us in the wrong direction then back in direction of hotel and when we complained, he apologized and said he wasn't going to charge us but willing to keep trying to get us to the pier where we were meeting a boat for a cruise at a specific time. Finally 40 minutes later after we gave him landmarks we arrived. I felt bad not to give him some money but that is when he wanted 100 kr more. We refused and left him with what I thought was fare but maybe even over priced for what should have been a 10 min ride that turned into 40 mins of anxiety. Btw, I never saw him turn on a meter.

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.

Hmmm it is an ugly station and if you come late at night there are some sketchy people around. I…read morehave been taking that Metro home many times so I am used to it but there are times I feel sth might happen anytime. There are some stores inside but haven't really taken a better look. There is no elevator, just a ramp to go down. And you can come out to many different places as the grønlands square, near the post office/bus station or at the bridge. Not one of my favourite stops.

Bus terminals of this size and that run with this frequency are not common in the United States, so…read morethis was a new experience for me. The station is pretty clean and has wi-fi. I didn't do much exploring, as I went straight to/from my buses. I took the bus to Oslo Airport, which costed 180kr/adult, and was packed. You can buy your ticket at a machine inside the building, right by the door to the bus. You can also get it on the bus, but that is much more inconvenient and causes back up. The bus was spacious, clean, and fairly modern with air conditioning. If back in Oslo, I would take this bus again.

Oslo Bus Terminal is the main bus station serving Oslo, Norway. It is located beside Oslo Central…read moreStation and serves local buses to Akershus as well as domestic and international coaches. The station is five minutes walk from Oslo Central Station as well as the rapid transit station Jernbanetorget and the tram and city bus services at ground on Jernbanetorget. On the east side of the station is a tram station named Bussterminalen Grønland that allows the quickest transfers to the Ekeberg Line. I think they need to get a better bus system. It is way too overcrowded (heaven for pick pocketers), there is no air condition and most of the drivers are inconsiderate. They drive too fast not thinking of people standing up with nowhere to hold on to. I would rather walk.