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Getting There By Rail Norges Statsbaner – NSB (tel: 8150 0888; website: www.nsb.no) is the national rail provider, operating the local and long-distance services from Oslo. Norweigan trains are clean and often punctual. Buffet car service is minimal, so travellers are advised to bring their own food and drink if embarking on a lengthy trip. Speeeds are slow, due to difficult terrain. Oslo S station or Oslo Central (tel: 2217 1400), located on Jerbanetorvet, is the terminus for long-distance routes. Facilities such as cafés, a bar and shops are available at this station. Local commuter trains operate both from here and the Nationaltheatret T Bane station, located at Karl Johans gate. Rail services: The Dovre Line connects Oslo with Trondheim (journey time – 6.5-8 hours). The Bergen Line goes from Oslo to Bergen, along Northern Europe’s highest railway (journey time – 6.5-8 hours), while the Southern Line runs from Oslo to Stavanger (journey time – 7.5-9 hours), along the south coast. Trains to Copenhagen (via Gothenburg) leave three times daily. From there, it is possible for travellers to get a train to London via the ferry from Ostend, Belgium. Trains also run to Hamburg and direct to Stockholm (journey time – 7-8 hours). Transport to the city: Both Oslo S station and Nationaltheatret are centrally located. They are both situated on the T Bane. Trams and taxis are available outside. |
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