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Travel leg · Scandinavian Capitals

Stockholm to Oslo

Stockholm and Oslo sit about 416 km (259 mi) apart in a straight line, with Oslo to the west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary, an 8-day trip. It crosses from Sweden into Norway. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Scandinavian Capitals route
Stockholm, where this leg starts
From · Stockholm
Oslo, where this leg ends
To · Oslo
Straight-line distance
416 km · 259 mi
Est. road distance
500–583 km
Est. drive time
5 h 15 min – 9 h
Direction
Heading west
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary is easy to do on public transport, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 500–583 km (310–362 mi) and 5 h 15 min – 9 h at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

Trains link the capitals well, and some travelers add short flights or an overnight ferry for variety. Within each city, walking, public transit and bikes are the usual choices. You rarely need a car on this route.

Open Stockholm → Oslo directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Oslo

Spend two days: waterfront architecture and Munch, Bygdøy museums, Vigeland and a ride up to Holmenkollen.

Before you leave Stockholm

Plan two to three days across the islands: old town, Djurgården museums, Södermalm views and food halls.

On this curated route

Where Stockholm → Oslo sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Oslo to Stockholm is the same 416 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in December, when Oslo averages highs 2°C cooler than Stockholm. Over a year, Oslo gets about 380 mm more rain.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Stockholm and Oslo
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockholm high-1°0°3°9°15°20°23°22°17°10°4°1°
Oslo high-2°-1°3°10°16°20°22°20°16°9°3°-1°
Stockholm rain474039375078707255636154
Oslo rain786056619296112122961049478

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Oslo month guides.

Stockholm to Oslo: questions travelers ask

How far is Stockholm from Oslo?

Stockholm is about 416 km (259 mi) from Oslo in a straight line, with Oslo to the west. By road, we estimate 500–583 km (310–362 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Stockholm to Oslo?

An estimated 5 h 15 min – 9 h, assuming 500–583 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Stockholm to Oslo?

Our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary includes this leg. Scandinavian Capitals runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Jun – Aug.

Getting to Stockholm

Guides for both ends

Oslo by month

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