Oslo's railway history stretches back well over a century. The site was originally home to Christiania East Station, opened in 1854 (Oslo was then known as Christiania); the grander Østbanestasjon building followed in 1882. Construction of the current Oslo Central Station began in 1979, and the station officially opened on 30 May 1980, inaugurated by King Olav V — a milestone that came decades after Norway's modern railway line network had already tied together the country's east coast, west coast and mountain regions.
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Jernbanetorget 1, 154, Oslo, Norway
Popular questions
Oslo Central Station is located in the heart of Oslo, within walking distance of the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, and the city's waterfront. It serves as Norway's main railway hub, connecting travelers to destinations across the country.
Arriving 15–20 minutes before departure is usually sufficient. The station is well organized, and platform information is clearly displayed on electronic departure boards.
Yes, luggage lockers are available in various sizes, making it easy to store bags while exploring Oslo or waiting for a connecting train.
The station opens at 03:45 and closes at 01:30, so it accommodates early and late trains comfortably; for airport connections, trains run every 10–20 minutes, and it's worth allowing time to find your platform among the 19 tracks, especially at busy periods.
Yes — luggage lockers and luggage storage are available from 04:30 to 01:10 daily, and the station also has elevators, ramps and other accessibility features for wheelchair users
The Airport Express train (Flytoget) departs from a dedicated terminal at Oslo Central Station every 10 to 20 minutes; taxi ranks are also located just outside the Flytogterminalen for a direct ride.