Flight and Travel information to Oslo Torp Norway
Torp Airport (TRF) lies nowhere near Oslo, but is situated close to the small town of Sandefjord on the southeast coast of Norway. Oslo lies 75 miles distance to the north from here, Kristiansand 135 miles to the south.
Currently the only low cost airline flying direct to Torp airport is Ryanair, they fly from Edinbrugh, Liverpool and Stansted, see the Ryanair website for the latest fares. Also check out flights to Oslo for many return fares under £75 to the nearest airport to Oslo.
Transfers from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF), Norway
Actually called Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp, this small airport is not close to Oslo but lies 75 miles drive south of Norway's capital. Transport to Oslo from here can cost more than the flight and takes a long time by coach or train.
Taxis
10 Minutes to Sandefjord NOK130.
Bus
The Torp-Ekspressen airport coach to/from Oslo bus terminal (Galleri Oslo) meets Ryanair flights and reaches Oslo in about 1 1/2 hours. Telemarksekspressen bus runs to Sandefjord railway station hourly. The Telemark Express coach also runs between Larvik and Oslo Airport Gardermoen, stopping at Torp airport in both directions.
Train
Nearest station is at Sandefjord, on the Oslo - Skien train line, trains reach Oslo within a travel time of under 2 hours. The train takes slightly longer than the coach and is more expensive but more comfortable. Oslo city has an efficient public transport network of trains, buses, trams, ferries and an underground.
Quick Guide to the Sights of Oslo
Oslo is a roomy city with wide streets and spacious parks.
Lakes, mountains, forests and the seaside are all on Oslo's doorstep.
Karl Johans gate - Oslo's main street is lined with classical buildings.
Royal Palace - 1840's Palace in parkland, daily changes of the guard.
Domkirken - Oslo's late 17th C. cathedral has fine stained glass and a delightful painted interior.
Stortinget - Imposing neo-Romanesque Norwegian parliament building.
National Gallery - The largest and best art collection in Norway.
Viking Ships Museum - Three magnificently preserved 9th C. Viking ships and their treasures.
Norwegian Folk Museum - Open air period farms and houses, furniture etc.
Kon-Tiki Museum - Celebrating the journeys of adventurer and explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
Munch Museum - Many works by Norway's most famous painter.
Oslofjord - Attractive wooded islands such as Hovedoya can be explored and accessed by ferry.
The list of flight destinations to Norway and routes can change, this page was last updated on 15 April 2011.
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