Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
combines train, ferry, and bus travel in an unforgettably beautiful trip. For in-
formation on times and prices, see the next chapter.
By Train to: Lillehammer
(almost hourly, 2.5 hours),
Kristiansand
(4/
day, 4.5 hours),
Stavanger
(4/day, 8-8.5 hours, overnight possible),
Copen-
hagen
(2/day, 8 hours, transfer at Göteborg; for night train—which runs in
summer only—sleep on the direct train to Malmö, Sweden, easy transfer for
City trains, 6 hours; 2/day with change in Kristinehamn, 6 hours; plus a direct
9-hour night train in summer only).
By Bus to Stockholm:
Taking the bus to Stockholm is cheaper but slower
than the train (3/day, 8 hours,
www.swebus.se
)
.
By Car to the Jotunheimen Mountains:
See “Route Tips for Drivers” on
Oslo has four cruise ports, described below. For more in-depth cruising in-
formation, pick up my
Rick Steves' Northern European Cruise Ports
guide-
book.
Getting Downtown:
To varying degrees, all of Oslo's cruise ports are
within walking distance of the city center—but from the farther-flung ports
(Filipstad and Sørenge), your best option is probably to take advantage of
your cruise line's shuttle bus, even if you have to pay for it (most drop off by
the Nobel Peace Center, near City Hall on the harborfront). No public trans-
it serves the ports, but two different companies operate hop-on, hop-off bus
town from any of the ports costs a hefty 150 kr.
Once you arrive at the City Hall/harbor area, you can simply walk up the
street behind City Hall to find the TI, Karl Johans Gate, and the National
Gallery; hop on tram #12 (ride it toward Majorstuen to reach Frogner
Park—use the Vigelandsparken stop; or ride it toward Disen to reach the train
station—use the Jernbanetorget stop); or take the shuttle boat across the har-
bor to the museums at Bygdøy.
