An overnight cruise, not just a crossing
The ferry takes about 17.5 hours. It leaves in the late afternoon and arrives the next morning, so you sleep on board and save a hotel night.
What is the best way to travel between Copenhagen and Oslo?
The Copenhagen to Oslo ferry is an overnight cruise of about 17.5 hours. Go Nordic Cruiseline sails every day, leaving Copenhagen at 16:30 and arriving in Oslo at 10:00 the next morning. The ships, Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown, leave from the terminal at Dampfærgevej in Copenhagen and arrive at Vippetangen, below the Akershus fortress in Oslo. On board you'll find cabins, restaurants, a tax-free shop and entertainment. Compare departures and book online — your booking link arrives instantly by email. Go Nordic Cruiseline: about 17.5 h. Copenhagen terminal to Oslo Vippetangen, on Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown.
Copenhagen
Oslo
~480 km
~17.5h
overnight crossing
1
ferry operator
16:30
evening departure
10:00
morning arrival
Daily
sailings both ways
What makes the Copenhagen–Oslo ferry a journey in itself?
One operator, two terminals
Go Nordic Cruiseline sails from its terminal at Dampfærgevej in Copenhagen to Vippetangen in Oslo. Two ships, Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown, share the route.
A sailing every day
Go Nordic Cruiseline sails from Copenhagen and from Oslo every day at 16:30, so you can pick the day that suits you. The schedule can change, so check your dates when you book.
Sail up the Oslofjord
The ship reaches Oslo through the Oslofjord, so keep an eye on the deck in the morning as the islands and the city come into view.
Cabins, restaurants and entertainment on board
Both ships have cabins, restaurants, a tax-free shop, a pool, a nightclub and daily activities such as bingo and live music.
Bring the car, or leave it at home
Go Nordic Cruiseline carries cars on this route. Foot passengers board separately, so check the rules for your ticket when you book.
Where does the Copenhagen–Oslo ferry leave from, and where does it arrive?
There is one terminal in each city: Dampfærgevej in Copenhagen's Østerbro district, and Vippetangen, just below the Akershus fortress, in Oslo.
Copenhagen ferry terminal
Go Nordic Cruiseline sails from its terminal at Dampfærgevej, on the Østerbro waterfront, a few kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to the port
Bus 27: stops at the terminal, a few minutes from Østerport station
Shuttle bus: from Nørreport and Copenhagen Central Station
Taxi: ~15 min from Copenhagen city centre
$ under $10 · $$ $10–40 · $$$ over $40, per trip
Address: Dampfærgevej 30, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
Arriving at Oslo Vippetangen
The ferry arrives at Vippetangen, on the waterfront just below the Akershus fortress, close to the city centre.
How to get from the port
Bus 60: ~5 min from Jernbanetorget, by Oslo Central Station
Walk: ~15 min to the Opera House and the city centre
Taxi: ~10 min from Oslo Central Station
$ under $10 · $$ $10–40 · $$$ over $40, per trip
Address: Akershusstranda 31, 0150 Oslo
What are the luggage rules on Copenhagen–Oslo ferries?
Foot passengers can usually bring as many bags as they can carry themselves, with no size or weight limit and no extra charge.
Take your bags to your cabin when you board, so you do not have to carry them around the ship.
Keep passports, medication and valuables in a small bag with you. Norway is outside the EU, so customs limits on alcohol and tobacco apply when you arrive in Oslo.
It is an overnight trip, so pack a small bag for the night with toiletries, a charger and a change of clothes.
Travelling with a car? The car deck is closed during the crossing, so take what you need for the night before you leave the vehicle.
Which cabin is best on the Copenhagen to Oslo ferry?
Both ships offer a range of cabins, and most travellers choose one of these four.
- Best value. Inside cabin. A simple cabin without a window. The right choice if you just want somewhere to sleep.
- Sea view. A cabin with a window onto the sea, worth it for the morning arrival up the Oslofjord.
- More comfort. Premium cabin. A step up in comfort and space, a good choice for a special trip.
- Top class. Commodore. Cabins next to the Commodore Lounge, some with a private balcony on Nordic Crown.
If you get seasick
Choose a cabin mid-ship on a lower deck, where the ship moves least, and watch the horizon from the lounge. Avoid a big meal just before sailing.
For the best views
Head to the open deck as you sail out of Copenhagen in the evening, and again in the morning as the ship comes up the Oslofjord.
How do I board my ferry?
1
Arrive at the terminal well before 16:30
Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure, and the terminal is open from 09:00. Your travel confirmation shows the exact check-in times.
2
Find your terminal
In Copenhagen the ferry leaves from Dampfærgevej 30, in Østerbro. In Oslo it leaves from Vippetangen, at Akershusstranda 31.
3
Show your ticket and ID
Check in with your booking reference and carry your passport or ID card.
4
Board, find your cabin and settle in
Follow the signs to your cabin or the reception desk, drop your bags, then head up on deck as the ship leaves the harbour.