Cities Near Oslo
Cities near Oslo, Norway: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Asker, Drammen, Sarpsborg. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Oslo, Norway is Asker, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker | 12 mi / 19 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Drammen | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sarpsborg | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fredrikstad | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Skien | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Karlstad | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kristiansand | 156 mi / 252 km | 3 hr 38 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Gothenburg | 158 mi / 255 km | 3 hr 41 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Örebro | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Borås | 171 mi / 274 km | 3 hr 58 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Oslo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Asker, Drammen, Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad, Skien. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Oslo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Karlstad, Kristiansand, Gothenburg, Örebro, Borås. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Oslo include Asker, Drammen, Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad, Skien. The closest is Asker, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.