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Rail

Norges Statsbaner (Norwegian Railways) (tel: 8150 0888; website: www.nsb.no) operates the local and long-distance services from Olso. Oslo S Station (Oslo Central) (tel: 2217 1400) on Jerbanetorvet is the terminus for long-distance routes, while local commuter trains operate both from there and from the Nationaltheatret T Bane station, at Karl Johans gate. Basic facilities, such as snack bars, are available at the station.

Rail services: The Dovre Line goes from Oslo to Trondheim. The Bergen Line goes from Oslo to Bergen, along Northern Europe's highest railway. The Southern Line goes from Oslo to Stavanger along the south coast. Trains to Copenhagen leave three times a day. From there, it is possible to get a train to London via the ferry from Oostend, Belgium. Direct trains also run from Copenhagen to Hamburg.

Transport to the city: Both Oslo S Station and Nationaltheatret are central. They are on the T Bane and have trams and taxis available outside.



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