Buying Train Tickets
Use these phrases when buying train tickets, checking departure times, and managing your journey at a Norwegian station.
Key Phrases
En enveisbillett til Oslo, takk.
neutralA single ticket to Oslo, please.
A direct and very common way to ask for a ticket at the station.
Kan jeg få en tur-retur til Bergen?
politeCan I get a return ticket to Bergen?
Use 'tur-retur' for a round-trip ticket.
Når går neste tog?
casualWhen does the next train leave?
Når skal vi være fremme?
neutralWhen are we supposed to arrive?
'Være fremme' means to reach your destination.
Hvilket spor går toget fra?
neutralWhich platform does the train leave from?
Look for the word 'Spor' (Platform) on the departure boards.
Koster det mer for pluss-klassen?
neutralDoes it cost more for the plus class?
Norwegian trains usually offer 'Pluss' or 'Komfort' instead of first class.
Hvor skanner jeg billetten?
casualWhere do I scan the ticket?
Skal jeg vise billetten til deg nå?
neutralShall I show the ticket to you now?
Conductors normally walk through the train to check tickets.
Er toget forsinket?
casualIs the train delayed?
Hvor mange minutter må vi vente?
neutralHow many minutes do we have to wait?
Ask this if the screens show a delay.