Tickets on Vy Regional Train R11 start around NOK 119 from OSL
Vy Regional Train R11 runs from Oslo Airport Gardermoen station directly to towns southeast of Oslo, so you skip a change at Oslo S if you are already heading past the city. The train stops at Oslo S on the way, but the key play here is continuing toward places like Ski and Halden without paying the Flytoget premium. Gardermoen station sits directly under Terminal T, so it’s a short walk from arrivals to the R11 platforms.
Trains on the Vy network, including R11, share the same airport platforms as Flytoget at Oslo Lufthavn stasjon, signed clearly as "Vy" on the departure boards. Tickets start at roughly NOK 119–139 to Oslo S, which is usually cheaper than the airport express for the same stretch of track. You can buy on the Vy app, on vy.no, or at the red Vy ticket machines near the escalators down from Terminal T.
R11 runs through Oslo S and then southeast toward Moss, Fredrikstad and Halden, so it suits flyers who live or stay along that line more than people going only to central Oslo. Typical daytime frequency is about once per hour on this route, compared with Flytoget’s every 10 minutes to Oslo S. If your flight lands late, check the last R11 departure in the Vy app before you rely on it for the final leg home.
Boarding is simple: follow signs for "Train" from baggage claim in Terminal T, walk about 3–5 minutes down to Oslo Lufthavn station, and check the screen for an R11 toward Halden or Moss. Regional services like R11 accept standard Vy tickets and passes, so locals who already hold monthly cards for zones covering Oslo S–Moss or Oslo S–Fredrikstad usually just tap in here instead of paying extra for Flytoget. Seats are unreserved in 2nd class on these short hops, so you just get on and sit anywhere not marked otherwise.
What regulars do: rail‑savvy commuters often stay on R11 all the way from their hometowns to Gardermoen instead of changing to Flytoget at Oslo S, saving roughly NOK 50–100 each direction. They typically buy tickets in the Vy app before they even leave home, then just step off at "Oslo Lufthavn" when the conductor calls the stop. If you already ride R11 weekly, treating the airport as just another station keeps your routine and your budget intact.
Step-by-step from arrivals to Vy Regional Train R11
- 1. After exiting customs in Terminal T, follow the blue "Train" signs toward Oslo Lufthavn stasjon immediately ahead.
- 2. Walk 3–5 minutes through the glass corridor, then take the escalator or lift down one level to the station concourse.
- 3. Use a Vy ticket machine or the Vy app to buy a ticket to Oslo S, Moss, Fredrikstad or Halden; expect around NOK 119–139 to Oslo S.
- 4. Check the departure board for "R11 Halden" (or the current terminus) and note the platform number, usually 3 or 4 at Oslo Lufthavn.
- 5. Tap your travel card if you have a valid period ticket that covers your zones, or keep your app ticket ready for inspection onboard.
- 6. Board when R11 arrives, sit in any open 2nd‑class seat, and listen for the announcement for Oslo S or your onward station.
- 7. At your stop, step off and follow local station signs to trams, buses or taxis for the last leg, adding 5–10 minutes at Oslo S if you need to change modes.
One tip: check both Vy and Flytoget timings when you land; if R11 is leaving within 10–15 minutes and you’re heading southeast beyond Oslo S, it usually wins on both time and cost.