At Oslo Airport Gardermoen, the obvious train choice is Flytoget, the airport express train. It is fast, well signed, and easy to find, but it is not the only way into the city.

In this video I show the cheaper alternative from Oslo Airport to Oslo Central Station: the Vy train. I paid 134 Norwegian kroner, compared with about 250 kroner for Flytoget, and the journey into the city took 22 minutes once on board.

The key is to look for the normal trains, not just the express train signs. After arrivals and nothing to declare, follow the signs carefully, use the blue and white train ticket machines, and check that your ticket is for the correct service. Tickets bought for the Vy/regional train are not valid on Flytoget.

This is a quick arrival guide for anyone landing at Oslo Airport and trying to decide whether Flytoget is worth the extra money.

Chapters:
00:00 Arriving at Oslo Airport Gardermoen  
00:10 The airport train mistake  
00:25 Flytoget signs vs normal trains  
00:51 Look for the blue and white train signs  
01:09 Buying the cheaper Vy ticket  
01:38 Finding the platforms  
02:02 Price and frequency difference  
02:43 Snow, suitcase, and the ride into Oslo  
04:16 Was Flytoget worth the upgrade?