Go to www.norwaydirect.co.uk for Car Hire prices and special deals from Oslo Torp and Oslo Gardemoen.
Norway's transport system is comprehensive and reliable. In the winter (especially in the north), services can be cut back severely, but no part of the country is isolated for long.
**By Bus **
Usually it is not necessary to book bus-rides ahead of time. You just pay the driver as you board. NOR-WAY Bussexpress guarantees a seat to all passengers.
If you are arriving at Oslo Torp airport to travel to Southern Norway you can take the Telemark Express coach which stops right outside the terminal building (Route 182 - Telemarkekspressen) to Porsgrunn Telemarksporten. From there there are regular services south (Route 210). Alternatively, you can this bus directly from Sandefjord bus station.
By Train
The Norwegian State Railway (NSB) has a well developed network stretching from the Southwest coast up to Bodø on the coast of Nordland county. In addition there is the Bergensbanen route that crosses the mountains on its way from Oslo to Bergen on the West Coast. The trains are modern and well equipped and the NSB web site allows online booking with ticket-less travel.
Travelling to Southern Norway from Oslo Torp, you can catch a train from Sandefjord to Porsgrunn or Drammen from where there are services on to Arendal on the southern coast.
Ferries and boats
Especially in western Norway, where all the world-famous fjords are, the road suddenly ends and the journey must continue by ferry. The majority of ferries and high-speed ships have such frequent departures that queuing is seldom a big problem. Besides regular ferry service, several ship companies offer fjord cruises too.
Air travel
Norway has a good network of routes and connections. There are about 50 airports and landing strips, making even the northernmost places easily accessible. The various airlines often have favourable price offers, particularly in summer, for those who wish to travel in Norway by plane.
There are several dozens airports and landing strips, making even the northernmost areas seem closer. Airlines operating in Norway are SAS, Braathens and Widerøe.
Norway Car Hire and Rental
Car Hire in Norway - With cheap budget flights Norway Direct have brought together a variety of car hire and rental companies in Norway.
Norway's roads are ideal for anyone looking for a car hire holiday. They are well maintained, uncongested, and offer spectacular scenery.
Tourist roads in Norway are picturesque routes that have been carefully selected as recommended routes for road-users, perfect for "fly-and-drive". High mountain passes mean that there is never a shortage of outlook points. These may be adjacent to the road itself or a short distance off the beaten track.
**If your trip is to Southern Norway then there is a good change you will be flying in by Ryan Air to Oslo Torp Airport near Sandefjord. If you are after a budget car then NorCar and Rent-A-Wreck can offer cars from the airport and have special arrangements with Norway Direct to offer some great prices.. **
**National Car Rental has many hire stations throughout Norway including Oslo Torp. They, together with Rent-A-Wreck also have cars at Norway's main airport, Oslo Gardemoen.See www.norwaydirect.co.uk for more information **