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
How to Get to Tønsberg
Plane
When flying to Tønsberg, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 12 km 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 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Tønsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 74 km 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 338 km and will cost you around £34. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 716 km.
Airlines serving Tønsberg
Where to stay in popular areas of Tønsberg
Most booked hotels in Tønsberg
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 £20.41 and £27.22. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tønsberg, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.