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Copenhagen to Oslo Ferry

DFDS's overnight cruise-ferry between Copenhagen and Oslo β€” around seventeen hours, with a spectacular morning approach up the Oslofjord.

17h crossing 1 / day
Crossing time
17h
Operators
DFDS
Sailings
1 / day
Route type
Overnight crossing
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Other ways to get from Copenhagen to Oslo

OptionJourney timeFrequencyNotes
Kiel to Oslo ferry20h1 / dayColor Line
Fly Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) → Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)β€”β€”Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) is about 38 km from Oslo ferry port in a straight line. Compare flights →
Fly Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) → Oslo Sandefjord (TRF)β€”β€”Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) is about 84 km from Oslo ferry port in a straight line. Compare flights →

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The crossing

The Copenhagen to Oslo ferry

Copenhagen to Oslo is DFDS's overnight cruise-ferry between the Danish and Norwegian capitals, a passage of around seventeen hours that doubles as a relaxed mini-cruise. The ship sails in the late afternoon, crosses the Kattegat and Skagerrak overnight and makes a memorable morning approach up the Oslofjord, past wooded islands and shoreline towns into the heart of Oslo. On board are en-suite cabins, restaurants, bars, shops, a nightclub and entertainment, so the evening passes easily before a comfortable night's sleep. The ferries carry cars, motorhomes and foot passengers, and the scenic fjord arrival alone makes the route a favourite. With a cabin booked you step ashore rested in central Oslo, close to the city's museums, harbourfront and onward roads into the Norwegian fjords and mountains.

  • Overnight cruise-ferry with cabins and entertainment
  • Scenic morning sail up the Oslofjord into the city
  • Around seventeen hours, capital to capital
  • Lands centrally in Oslo for the fjords beyond
Ports

Where the ferry leaves from and arrives

Map of the Copenhagen to Oslo ferry route
Straight-line distance between the ports; the ship's track is longer. Coastline: Natural Earth.

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Good to know

Copenhagen to Oslo ferry — common questions

How long is Copenhagen to Oslo by ferry?

Around seventeen hours, sailing overnight with a cabin.

Who operates Copenhagen to Oslo?

DFDS runs the overnight cruise-ferry between the two capitals.

Is the Oslofjord approach worth seeing?

Yes β€” the morning sail up the Oslofjord, past islands and shoreline towns, is one of the highlights of the crossing.