Tønsberg travel guide

Tønsberg Tourism | Tønsberg Guide

You're Going to Love Tønsberg

With a population of 38,914, Tønsberg is a must-see destination in Vestfold, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tønsberg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tønsberg

Tønsberg in October
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tønsberg in October
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tønsberg

Plane

When flying to Tønsberg, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Tønsberg, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Tønsberg to Kristiansand takes 4h 26m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Tønsberg is called Tønsberg, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tønsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 46 miles from Tønsberg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tønsberg, including FlixBus, Vy and Vy Bus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Tønsberg takes 210 miles and will cost you around £34. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 445 miles.

Plane

When flying to Tønsberg, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Tønsberg, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Tønsberg to Kristiansand takes 4h 26m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Tønsberg is called Tønsberg, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tønsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 46 miles from Tønsberg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tønsberg, including FlixBus, Vy and Vy Bus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Tønsberg takes 210 miles and will cost you around £34. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airports near Tønsberg

Airlines serving Tønsberg

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tønsberg

Most booked hotels in Tønsberg

Thon Hotel Tønsberg Brygge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Hotel Kong Carl - Unike Hoteller
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Scandic Park Sandefjord
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Clarion Collection Hotel Atlantic
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Wilhelmsen House
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Quality Hotel Tonsberg
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£94+

Hiring a car in Tønsberg

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Tønsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.46 and £27.28. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tønsberg, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Tønsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.46 and £27.28. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tønsberg, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.