Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sarpsborg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sarpsborg

With a population of 52 159, Sarpsborg is a must-see destination in Østfold, Norway. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sarpsborg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg in December
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sarpsborg in December
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sarpsborg

Plane

Although Sarpsborg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 50 km from Sarpsborg.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Sarpsborg. The train journey from Sarpsborg to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Sarpsborg is called Sarpsborg, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sarpsborg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 73 km from Sarpsborg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sarpsborg using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Sarpsborg takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Sarpsborg Sarpsborg Rutebilstasjon, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Sarpsborg. Sarpsborg Sarpsborg is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Sarpsborg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 50 km from Sarpsborg.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Sarpsborg. The train journey from Sarpsborg to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Sarpsborg is called Sarpsborg, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sarpsborg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 73 km from Sarpsborg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sarpsborg using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Sarpsborg takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Sarpsborg Sarpsborg Rutebilstasjon, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Sarpsborg. Sarpsborg Sarpsborg is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sarpsborg

OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord

Airlines serving Sarpsborg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sarpsborg

Most booked hotels in Sarpsborg

Quality Hotel Sarpsborg
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£82+
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Scandic Sarpsborg
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Sarpsborg

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Sarpsborg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Sarpsborg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

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