Norway by bus

Intercity buses in Norway

In Norway intercity buses are available on more than 2 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 80 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Norway intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Oslo - Drammen or Oslo - Oslo Gardermoen (Airport) can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 2 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Norway. Below you will find some of the most popular Norway travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

International routes

From Norway there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Sweden and Finland, as well as to other countries such as Denmark, Denmark, and Poland.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Norway bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Oslo and Svinesund. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

Airport buses in Norway

If you are flying to Norway you will land in one of 11 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Norway airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

Bus companies in Norway

There are over 6 bus companies operating in Norway. 6 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 1 companies operate regional and local lines, 2 bus companies offer bus rental and 1 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 1 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Oslo and .

6 intercity bus companies operating in Norway are very different in size. The largest Norway company Nettbuss connects more than 10 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Nettbuss only has service to 10 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Norway. Full list of bus companies in Norway can be found here.

Bus stations in Norway

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Norway there is a total of 42 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Norway click here.

Hire a coach in Norway

Norway bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Norway. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Norway:

• Nettbuss
• Unibuss