Oslo Metro Map 2026: Lines, Tickets & Fares

Oslo T-bane: Key Facts at a Glance

• The T-bane has five lines and 101 stations. Every metro station is in Ruter’s Zone 1, including Holmenkollen and Frognerseteren.
• A Zone 1 single ticket for an adult costs 46 NOK (≈ $4.90) and is valid for 60 minutes after activation. A 24-hour ticket costs 137 NOK (≈ $14.60).
• On busy lines, daytime trains run about every 6 to 9 minutes; other lines run about every 15 minutes. Some first trains depart before 5:00 AM, and most lines have departures after 1:00 AM.
• No T-bane line serves Gardermoen Airport. Change at Jernbanetorget for Oslo S; Vy takes about 23 minutes and Flytoget about 20 minutes from there.
• The metro does not normally run through the night. Night buses start around 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.

Current Service Updates

Ruter plans extensive T-bane closures from November 19 to 22, 2026 to test the new signaling system. Its current plan suspends Lines 4 and 5 and shortens Lines 1 to 3 in the west. Check Ruter’s current service updates before traveling.

The embedded Oslo Metro Map by Ruter shows the five T-bane lines 1 to 5. You can find the transfer stations in the zoomable PDF. Ticket prices, Zone 1 and airport journeys follow Ruter’s fare rules, which the line map alone does not explain.

Today’s T-bane grew from a mountain railway into an urban metro: the Holmenkollbanen opened in 1898 between Majorstuen and Slemdal. A tunnel reached Nationaltheatret in 1928, and the eastern T-bane system began in 1966.

Sporveien T-banen AS operates the trains, while Ruter manages journey planning and tickets. The metro is a central part of public transportation in Oslo and also connects neighborhoods beyond the city center.

The network has five lines and 101 stations. Sporveien lists 87 km of double-track route and recorded 106 million T-bane journeys in 2025. That figure counts journeys, rather than individual passengers.

Many sections of the Oslo subway run above ground. In the center, all five lines use a shared tunnel between Majorstuen and Tøyen. Unlike the London Underground, the Oslo network also has extensive open-air sections.

The Oslo Metro Map uses numbers and colors to make navigation easier. Ruter’s line diagram shows Line 1 in light blue, Line 2 in orange, Line 3 in purple, Line 4 in dark blue and Line 5 in green. Construction work can change the usual routes.

For mainline trains, Jernbanetorget is an important stop: its T-bane station connects directly to Oslo Central Station, Oslo S. You can also change between metro lines at Majorstuen and Tøyen.

The Oslo Metro Map shows routes and stations; Ruter’s journey planner provides current connections for a specific departure. Jernbanetorget and Nationaltheatret are on the central corridor used by all five lines.

Travelers reach Oslo by plane, train, ferry, cruise ship and car. The T-bane connects the center with museums, neighborhoods and outdoor destinations. Your best departure station depends on where you are going, rather than just the line color.

Official accommodation statistics recorded 6.9 million overnight stays in Oslo in 2025. These are nights spent in commercial lodging, rather than a count of distinct visitors. For sightseeing, the station nearest your destination is what matters.

For the Royal Palace, National Museum and Nobel Peace Center, use Nationaltheatret on Lines 1 to 5. The Nobel Peace Center says it is about 700 m from the station complex.

For the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and ski jump, take Line 1 to Holmenkollen. The steep walk uphill from the station takes about ten minutes. The same line continues to Frognerseteren, where trails into Nordmarka begin.

For MUNCH and the Oslo Opera House, Jernbanetorget and its connection to Oslo S make a useful metro exit. MUNCH estimates a ten-minute walk from Oslo S; for the Opera House, walk through the station area toward Bjørvika.

Reach Lake Sognsvann on Line 5 to Sognsvann station. The destinations table gives the line, T-bane stop and final walking route for each sight. Use the Oslo Metro Map to locate those stops, then Ruter’s planner to find the fastest connection on your travel date.

T-bane cars have step-free floors. According to Ruter, metro stations have ramps or elevators to their platforms, except the inbound platform at Frøen on Line 1. A gap or height difference can remain between train and platform at some stops, including Nationaltheatret. The Ruter app shows details of steps, ramps and level differences at stops; check accessibility for your route before traveling.

The T-bane does not run to Gardermoen Airport. Take any of Lines 1 to 5 to Jernbanetorget and walk through to the connected Oslo S station. Airport trains and buses depart from there.

Vy gives a train journey time of about 23 minutes between Oslo S and the airport; VisitOSLO gives about 20 minutes for Flytoget. Vy distinguishes regional trains R10/R11 from local train R12, so check the specific service when booking.

An adult Flytoget ticket from Oslo S costs 276 NOK (≈ $29.41). Flybussen Connect FB5 serves the center in about 40 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic; an adult online single ticket costs 279 NOK (≈ $29.73).

A Zone 1 ticket is insufficient for Gardermoen, which is in Ruter’s Zone 4N. Use the Ruter journey planner to find the zones needed for your particular Vy journey. There is no single Vy fare that applies to every itinerary.

The Oslo Pass covers Vy local trains to the airport. Flytoget and Flybussen need separate tickets; check whether the pass covers a particular R10 or R11 regional service before you buy.

Every Oslo metro station lies in Zone 1, including Holmenkollen, Frognerseteren, Kolsås and Sognsvann. Ruter’s fare-zone diagram shows boundaries; the Oslo Metro Map shows lines and stops. A trip entirely on the metro therefore needs no additional outer zone.

Ruter’s fare area extends beyond the metro into Akershus. An Oslo Zone 1 Map shows fare boundaries, while the metro line map shows stations. For an onward journey by regional train or bus, check the fare zones your route crosses instead of relying on a metro line color.

On Ruter’s zone diagram, Sandvika is in 2V, Lillestrøm in 2Ø and Jessheim in 4N. Gardermoen Airport is also in 4N. The required zones depend on your origin, destination and chosen journey; Ruter calculates them in its journey planner.

For Zone 1, Ruter offers single, 24-hour and 7-day tickets. Within the zones purchased, they also cover Ruter buses, trams and boats, as well as Vy trains within Oslo and Akershus. Flytoget uses separate tickets.

The Oslo Metro Map helps you choose a line, but the fare depends on the zones. A Zone 1 adult single ticket costs 46 NOK (≈ $4.90); children aged 6 to 17 pay 19 NOK (≈ $2.02).

A Zone 1 adult 24-hour ticket costs 137 NOK (≈ $14.60), and a 7-day ticket costs 379 NOK (≈ $40.39). Discounts vary by ticket type: children and seniors each pay 69 NOK (≈ $7.35) for a 24-hour ticket.

The Oslo Pass is a different product. A 24-hour adult pass costs 580 NOK (≈ $61.81), includes more than 30 museums and attractions, and covers public transportation in Ruter Zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N.

If you mainly travel within the city, compare the Ruter 24-hour ticket with the journeys you plan to make. The Oslo Pass may be more useful if you will also visit its included museums and attractions; it does not cover Flytoget or Flybussen.

A Zone 1 single ticket is valid for 60 minutes from activation. You may transfer within the purchased zones before that time expires. You can finish a journey begun while the ticket was valid, but another transfer after expiry requires a new ticket.

Buy tickets in the Ruter app, at Ruter S by Jernbanetorget or at participating Narvesen, 7-Eleven and Mix stores. The app also lets you plan your journey.

Activate a mobile ticket before starting your journey. Activate a travel card on a reader; at metro stations with a controlled area, do so before entering that area. Ruter offers more expensive onboard sales only on buses and boats.

In Zone 1, a 7-day ticket for children, young people aged 18 to 19 and seniors costs 190 NOK (≈ $20.25) for each group. A senior single ticket costs 23 NOK (≈ $2.45); children under six travel free.

The Oslo Pass comes in 24-, 48- and 72-hour versions. Alongside free entry to more than 30 attractions, VisitOSLO lists discounts at TusenFryd, Oslo Climbing Park and Skimore Oslo. Check the conditions of each offer before buying.

For a journey beyond the city boundary, fare zones matter more than metro line colors. Enter your origin and destination in Ruter’s journey planner and buy a ticket for the zones it identifies. A Zone 1 ticket covers the entire T-bane network, including stations outside Oslo city limits; other destinations may require additional zones.

There is no single first or last departure time for every T-bane station. Some lines begin before 5:00 AM, while most have trains after 1:00 AM. The specific connection depends on direction and day of the week.

Sporveien gives daytime intervals of 6 to 9 minutes on busy lines and about 15 minutes on others. On Line 1, some services terminate at Helsfyr instead of Bergkrystallen; construction can cause further changes.

Ruter’s metro timetable page covers Lines 1 to 5. For current connections and departures on all five lines, use the Ruter journey planner and choose a stop and travel date.

The T-bane does not normally run all night. Check the last departure from your station before going out.

On Friday and Saturday nights, Ruter night buses generally run from about 1:00 AM until morning service begins. Frequencies differ by route; find your connection on Ruter’s night bus timetable.

For short trips in the center, walking or a taxi may also work; check the actual distance before setting out.

The Oslo Metro Map shows where the lines run; construction and temporary closures appear in Ruter’s current journey information. Check again shortly before travel, especially around the announced November tests.

Current expansion focuses on the Fornebubanen between Majorstuen and Fornebu, a new signaling system and work at Majorstuen. Oslo municipality plans to open the 7.7 km Fornebubanen with six new stations in 2029; Sporveien says the wider program may continue until 2030.

For additional capacity, Ruter and Sporveien currently focus on the existing central tunnel.

Sporveien has ordered 20 three-car T-bane trains from CAF for the expansion. Delivery is planned for 2027 to 2030; the first vehicles will initially be used for tests and training. Regular service also depends on progress with the Fornebubanen.

Fun Fact: Sporveien describes the Holmenkollbanen, opened in 1898, as the first electric suburban railway in the Nordic countries. It reached Frognerseteren in 1916. Today, Line 1 follows this mountain route to viewpoints above the city.