Public transportation in Norway is well developed. There is an extensive network of road, rail, and air routes. Passengers are transported by road and sea. From Oslo throughout the country, there is a network of modern highways covering even the remote north of the country. Intercity buses depart from the Central Terminal of the bus station on Schweygaardstrasse. Long-distance tickets must be reserved in advance. Ferries depart from the quay opposite the town hall to the Bjogdø peninsula, from the Aker-Brugge quay to Nesodden, and from the Wippetangen quay to the island of Hovedøya.
Norway has four main railroads:
- Southern Sarlandsbanen to Stavanger
- Mountain Bergensbanen to Bergen
- Central Døvrebanen and Rørosbanen to Trondheim
- Northern Nordlandsbanen (Trondheim-Budø)
There are few trains near the fjords, nor do they run to the far north. The railroad ends in Budø.
Oslo's extensive network of transportation includes:
- Bus lines
- 5 T-bane subway lines
- Streetcars
- Ferries
A single ticket for any mode of transportation costs about 15 NOK and is valid for an hour after composting. A daily pass (dagskort) is valid in the same way and costs about 40 NOK, while a weekly pass costs 140 NOK. A flexikort ticket is valid for 8 trips and costs about 150 NOK. Please note that at night (after 24.00), the night fare comes into effect, which is higher than the day fare; night tickets are not valid.
If you plan to explore Oslo thoroughly, consider getting the Oslo Card, which costs 150 NOK for one day, about 200 NOK for two days, and 250 NOK for three days. For children aged 4 to 15, it is available at half the price. The Oslo Card provides various benefits, including unlimited travel on all forms of public transportation (please note that some ferries are not included in this system).
Taxis in Norway can be expensive and typically operate within city limits. All taxi services are radio-controlled, allowing you to order a taxi from any phone or find one at designated parking lots and on the street. It's important to note that taxi drivers are required to obtain the consent of the person already in the taxi before picking up additional passengers, so not all taxis will stop if you flag them down on the street. In smaller towns, it's advisable to book a taxi in advance.
Hitchhiking is possible on all provincial roads in Norway, but in the northern parts of the country, traffic can be sparse, resulting in longer waiting times for hitchhikers.
