Public transport ready for the World Cup party
With Norway’s first World Cup participation since 1998, large crowds are expected in Oslo and Akershus throughout the entire tournament. Ullevaal Stadium will be a central gathering point, with space for up to 35,000 people to watch the matches on a big screen. But the popular celebration doesn’t stop there. Both the matches and the festivities will shape nightlife, pubs, and viewing venues all over the city, night after night.
Ruter and its partners are well prepared.
Norway’s matches
17 June at 00:00: Norway faces Iraq
The first group stage match will be shown on the big screen at Ullevaal stadium. The subway (the Ring line) will run with extra carriages and until 3:00 AM.
23 June 02:00: Norway faces Senegal
The second group stage match will not be shown at Ullevaal stadium. On this day, no extra subway services have been arranged.
26 June 21:00: Norway faces France
The third group stage match will be shown on the big screen at Ullevaal stadium. The subway (the Ring line) will have increased capacity with extra carriages until midnight. After midnight, the regular service applies.
30 June 19:00: Norway - Ivory Coast
In relation to the screening of the round of 16 match between Norway and Ivory Coast at Ullevaal stadium, we are adding extra capacity on the metro. We will be running double train sets in a loop between Ullevål stadion and Jernbanetorget up until approximately 22:00. After 22:00 the metro will go back to normal capacity.
5 July at 22:00: Norway - Brazil
In connection with the round of 16 match between Norway and Brazil at Ullevaal Stadium, we are adding extra capacity on the metro. We will run with double train sets in a loop between Ullevål Stadium and Jernbanetorget until around 02:00. After that, the regular public transport service applies.
Plan your journey home in advance
The night service varies between weekdays and weekends, and departure times may differ depending on where you are going.
Check the journey planner before you head out, so you don’t end up standing around wondering what to do when the match is over and the atmosphere is at its best.
The metro runs extra late on match days
On the evenings when Norway plays, Ruter will significantly increase the metro service. From the first group-stage match on 17 June, the metro will run until 3:00 a.m. from the city centre, instead of the usual around 12:30 a.m. The same applies for the other matches on 23 and 26 June. If Norway advances to the knockout stage, the extended service will also apply on the new match days.
In addition, there will be extra security guards present to ensure safety and passenger flow at the busiest stations.
How to get home
The metro
Lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cover large parts of Oslo. Line 5, the Ring Line, is reinforced on several of Norway's match days in the group stage and potentially during the knockout round.
Bus and night bus
24-hour bus lines – routes 20, 21, 30, 31, 37 and 54 run late every day. Routes 31 and 37 run continuously through the night, including on weekdays.
Night buses on weekends run at full service (marked with N). On weekdays, the service is reduced.
Oslo: 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 11N, 12N, 19N, 42N, 63N, 70N, 81N and 83N
Akershus: 81N, 130N, 140N, 240N, 250N, 500N, 540N and 560N
The tram
Lines 12, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19 stop in the city centre and inner-city areas. They run late on weekdays and weekends. Line 19 towards Ljabru runs until around 2:00 a.m.
Boat
The ferry route Aker Brygge–Nesodden (B10) may be a good option after late matches on weekends, with several departures after midnight.
Tips for a good trip home
We are increasing metro services on several of the nights when Norway is playing, but buses and trams will run as normal. Check your entire journey home in advance, including the last leg from the metro station.
- Allow plenty of time before you leave home
- Plan your trip home before you go out
- Have your ticket ready before you board
- Charge the phone before you leave home
- It can get crowded and busy right after the matches. If you leave a bit before the end or wait a little afterwards, it’s calmer.
- Look around you on public transport – maybe someone needs your seat more than you do?
Check the journey planner before you head out, so you don’t end up standing around wondering what to do when the match is over and the mood is at its best.
A night-time service for the entire region
The World Cup festivities are not limited to Oslo. Many of those who will be watching matches in the city travel to and from Akershus, and the public transport services are set up to take them home as well.
The night bus service is most extensive on weekends, with dedicated night bus routes throughout the entire region. On weekdays, nighttime travel is covered by the metro, 24-hour bus routes, and lines that run relatively late with early morning departures.