Fredrikstad travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fredrikstad
With a population of 72,760, Fredrikstad is the largest city in Østfold, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fredrikstad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Fredrikstad
How to Get to Fredrikstad
Plane
Although Fredrikstad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 38 km from Fredrikstad.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Fredrikstad, followed by Train. The train journey from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand takes 4h 31m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 8h 09m trip. The train station in Fredrikstad is called Fredrikstad, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Fredrikstad is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 78 km from Fredrikstad. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredrikstad, including Vy Bus, FlixBus and Vy. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Fredrikstad takes 210 miles and will cost you around £47. From Kristiansand, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 280 miles.
Airlines serving Fredrikstad
Where to stay in popular areas of Fredrikstad
Most booked hotels in Fredrikstad
Hiring a car in Fredrikstad
Expect to pay £1.73 per litre in Fredrikstad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.65 and £27.53. The most frequently booked car type in Fredrikstad is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.