Edinburgh to Oslo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.4 miles 930.9 km · straight line
1628.8 miles actual route 2621.3 km · driving distance
28h 58min estimated drive time
£247 - £304 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Oslo?

The distance from Edinburgh to Oslo is 578.4 miles (930.9 km) as the crow flies. Oslo is located NE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1628.8 miles, taking about 28h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Edinburgh is in United Kingdom, while Oslo is in Norway.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Oslo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Oslo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 58min £247 - £304 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 46min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~37h 39min $195–$570* Comfort

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Oslo
59.91°N, 10.75°E
Europe/Oslo
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM