Honestly, I don't know if I've ever been so impressed with a bus service. Very clean and…read morecomfortable buses, leaving frequently, and if you're not staying in downtown Oslo, it will likely be a faster option for you. 220kr and about 30 minutes to my stop in Vollebekk. Will use again if I stay there. I took Flytoget to go back, but it was only because I was in downtown before my flight.

Oslo Airport is among the most beautiful with its wood ceilings and public art throughout. Yes,…read moreit's stunning, but what stands out is how peaceful it is. It's large with wide rooms so it feels less stuffy. They also have plenty of places to sit and order food from.

Over 2.5 hours waiting in international passport line. Airport on had one window open. Never opened…read morea second window. People were not happy about this. Airport definitely needs better staffing and logistics.

I stayed at Thon Gardermoen for one night on a layover, and it was a fine experience, nothing to…read morewrite home about. The layout of this hotel, though, is very unique. They are almost little portable pods that are all attached by hallways. It reminded me of the little portable school rooms from grade school. The room itself was nice and bright with natural light and fun, cheery blues and greens in the decor. Everything was clean and I felt safe, so there's not much more you can hope for in a one night layover stay. The bathroom was super bright and full of light, which was nice to wake you up in the morning when you need to catch your flight. A fire alarm did go off somewhere in error, so we had to all head outside. That's nobody's fault or anything, but I'm glad the little pods each do have the capability to hear the alarms. They also offer a shuttle to the airport (Gardermoen), which I utilized and was great since I was just there for the overnight layover, from the airport and back in the morning. There are a few eateries nearby (I got Peppe's) that you can order delivery from. They also have an eatery of their own at the main check-in area that you can grab some things from. I wouldn't so much stay here for my entire Norwegian trip or anything, but If you want an inexpensive option that is right near the Oslo airport (with a shuttle), definitely consider Thon Gardermoen as an option.

On your way to or from Oslo? Then The Thon Hotel is a great place to chill out for the night and…read morerelax before your next flight. It's very close to the Oslo airport and a quick bus ride gets you there and back easily. Let's start at the beginning. The Lobby. It's nice and clean but small for a hotel with a lot of traffic. There's a waiting/dining area which is handy and the restaurant is right across from the registration desk. The Dining Room & Food. The dining room is a good sized room and if you are meeting your group there, seating is easy. Dinner, on the other hand, was a disappointment to me. There's one entre' per night. The first night I was there, dinner consisted of hamburgers. I am ok with that, but there was no other choice. There was a basic salad bar with a few entries, but nothing special. Everything is self-serve which is convenient if you are in a hurry. Breakfast was the better of the two meals. Breakfast served 3 different types of eggs (yes, I love eggs) and they were all cooked properly but the scrambled eggs were a bit dry for my taste. There was some breakfast meat as well, sausages and greasy bacon. Yogurt and fruit were also available with unlimited coffee on tap. The best part? The meals are free, included with your room, so there's nothing to complain about. And, there's nothing else nearby to visit for a dining experience unless you want to back to the airport. The room itself was small but clean and comfortable. The beds are good, the puffy comforters are a bit too warm for me, but there was no alternative (cotton blanket option) so the only choice was to open a window. In the middle of Feb, that option was not one you can stick with for long. I was either too hot or too cold. The bathroom was clean and stocked with towels but not much else. There's a soap dispenser in the shower instead of lots of little soap bars, which I like much better. My biggest complaint is that there are stairs at the entrance with no ramp. I had heavy bags with me and I would have preferred to have a ramp to get my bags into the lobby, particularly when there is ice and snow on the steps. Staff was overall friendly and accommodating, it was a pleasant stay overall. For the one night I was there, it was perfectly adequate and served my needs as an airport stop over. It's far less expensive than the Raddison which is on the airport property and if you don't mind the bus ride, it's a great alternative to an expensive one night stay.

The train station in Lillestrøm is easy to find and anyone can point out where it is. While you are…read morewaiting for the train you can get a haircut at "Hairport" or get a burger at a fastfood place. There is even a place to get your keys cut. The train station in Lillestrøm is the easiest way to catch a fast train to Oslo. It takes only 10 minutes and a person can get their hair done at "Hairport" before heading out partying in Oslo. One can also drink a cappuccino and eat a pastry at Garcon together with friends. There is a traffic school and fast food to be eaten and keys can even be cut while you wait and of course a Narvesen to buy ones newspapers and play the Lotto.

Overall it's a very nice train station. It is close to the bus station, and there are kiosks on…read moreeach end of the station. There are two exits, one towards the convention center (right when you exit the platform) and an other towards the taxis and buses (left). There are also a grocery store and other places you can eat. There are toilets, but you have to pay for them. There are a lot of ticket machines, that makes it faster to buy your ticket when there are a lot of people. It takes 10 minutes to Oslo, and around 15 minutes to the airport by regional train (72kr), which is A LOT cheaper than the airport express "Flytoget".