Helsinki to Oslo by train
Oslo lies 787 km (489 mi) west of Helsinki, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Finland and Norway rail, over roughly 960 km (597 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Helsinki | Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Norway |
| Population | 658,864 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Stations on record | Helsinki Central Railway Station, Pasila railway station, Malminkartano railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 00002–00990 | 0001–1295 |
Clocks in Oslo are 1 h behind Helsinki right now, so a 11 h 19 min journey lands only 10 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oslo
Crossing from Finland into Norway: money changes from the Euro to the Krone (NOK); the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book trains from Helsinki to Oslo
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Staying in Oslo
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Oslo. Of the 329 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 8 are five-star. Across 178 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 411,976 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Oslo from Helsinki?
787 km (489 mi) in a straight line, west of Helsinki; by road roughly 960 km (597 mi).
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Oslo by train?
About 11 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsinki and Oslo?
Oslo is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Oslo against Europe/Helsinki).
What currency do I need in Oslo?
The Krone (NOK).
Where can I stay in Oslo?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Oslo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.