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Trains to and from Hamar

Hamar-OsloHamar-LillestroemHamar-Lillehammer

10Jun

Seats

Hamar

Oslo

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Ticket price

Morning trains

04:24

HamarStation

47m

05:11

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

Direct

VY 803

from

4039 USD

47m, Direct

04:24

HamarStation

05:11

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

from

4039 USD

Direct

VY 803

04:24

HamarStation

1h 12m

05:36

OsloOslo Central Station

Direct

VY 803

from

6553 USD

1h 12m, Direct

04:24

HamarStation

05:36

OsloOslo Central Station

from

6553 USD

Direct

VY 803

Day trains

12:11

HamarStation

1h 15m

13:26

OsloOslo Central Station

Direct

VY 316

from

4317 USD

1h 15m, Direct

12:11

HamarStation

13:26

OsloOslo Central Station

from

4317 USD

Direct

VY 316

12:11

HamarStation

50m

13:01

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

Direct

VY 316

from

4039 USD

50m, Direct

12:11

HamarStation

13:01

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

from

4039 USD

Direct

VY 316

Evening trains

18:13

HamarStation

48m

19:01

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

Direct

VY 328

from

4039 USD

48m, Direct

18:13

HamarStation

19:01

OsloOslo Gardermoen Airport

from

4039 USD

Direct

VY 328

18:13

HamarStation

1h 13m

19:26

OsloOslo Central Station

Direct

VY 328

from

4317 USD

1h 13m, Direct

18:13

HamarStation

19:26

OsloOslo Central Station

from

4317 USD

Direct

VY 328

First train

04:24

Last train

22:11

Travel duration

1h 2m

Daily departures

Departure station

Hamar

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Oslo

Ticket price

from $22

Fastest trip

37m

Longest trip

1h 29m

Trains to and from Hamar

Inbound trains reach Hamar at Hamar Station, the city's main rail stop on the Dovre Line and Roros Line. Trains from Oslo S arrive in around 1h15m on Vy regional services. Services from Oslo Airport station reach Hamar in around 50m. North of Hamar, trains from Lillehammer arrive in roughly 45m, while long-distance services from Trondheim take about 5h. Eastbound regional trains from Elverum reach Hamar in around 30m, and services from Roros take about 3h depending on the departure.

Visiting Hamar

Hamar is an important inland rail junction in eastern Norway, located on the Dovre Line north of Oslo and close to Lake Mjosa. The city has one main passenger train station, Hamar Station, served by Vy and SJ Norge. Its rail role comes from the meeting of north-south intercity services and regional lines toward Hedmark and Trondelag. Trains from Hamar include regional services on the Dovre Line, long-distance intercity trains between Oslo and Trondheim, and regional trains on the Roros Line toward Elverum and Roros. Hamar Station is also part of the rail corridor used by services stopping at Oslo Airport, giving the city a direct rail connection to Norway's main airport station. Rail routes from Hamar run south toward Oslo and Oslo Airport, north toward Lillehammer and Trondheim, east toward Elverum and Roros, and through the Mjosa region toward towns such as Stange and Brumunddal. Train tickets for Hamar are useful for both intercity and regional travel in eastern Norway. Book trains from and to Hamar online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Hamar

From Hamar Station, southbound Vy regional trains follow the Dovre Line toward Oslo Airport and Oslo S, with onward connections across the capital region. Northbound services continue through the Mjosa area toward Lillehammer and the Gudbrandsdalen corridor, where long-distance trains operated by SJ Norge continue toward Trondheim. Eastbound regional services from Hamar use the Roros Line toward Elverum and Roros, linking the city with inland towns in Innlandet and Trondelag. Hamar therefore works as a transfer point between the Oslo corridor, the northern Dovre Line, and regional rail routes across eastern Norway.

OsloLillestroemLillehammer

Hamar

Hamar - A historic city located on the eastern shore of Lake Mjosa. It is famous for the Hedmark Museum and the Vikingskipet Olympic arena.

Hamar

Station

1h 2m

Oslo

Oslo - The capital of Norway and its primary transport hub. Key landmarks include the Oslo Opera House, the Royal Palace, and the Munch Museum.

Kjelsaas

Toeyen

Snippen

Movatn

Grefsen

Oslo Central Station

Oslo Gardermoen Airport

Station

Book Train Tickets to and from Hamar Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online

Buy train tickets online for Hamar with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, selecting Vy or SJ Norge services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Hamar train stations through the search page, using Hamar Station as the main departure or arrival point for Dovre Line and Roros Line travel.

Tips for Online Reservations

Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Hamar train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for peak summer, Christmas and New Year, Easter holidays, and winter weekends. Train prices can vary on long-distance services, while ticket counters and machines may be available at larger Norwegian stations. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Types of Train Tickets Available

Hamar services include regular tickets for regional trains, reserved seats on selected long-distance trains, and flexible or advance fares depending on the operator and route. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for advance travel to and from Oslo, Lillehammer, Trondheim, Elverum, Roros, and Oslo Airport.

Destinations from Hamar

Rail service types from Hamar Station Regional Dovre Line services: Vy trains from Hamar run south toward Oslo Airport and Oslo S, and north toward Brumunddal, Lillehammer, and Gudbrandsdalen. Long-distance intercity services: SJ Norge trains on the Oslo to Trondheim corridor stop at Hamar for travel across central Norway. Regional inland services: trains on the Roros Line connect Hamar with Elverum, Rena, Tynset, and Roros. Airport rail access: Dovre Line services stop at Oslo Airport station for Gardermoen flights.

Hamar to Oslo

Travel from Hamar to Oslo by regional train and explore the historic Akershus Fortress or the world-renowned Vigeland Sculpture Park in the capital.

Frequency

48 times per day

Hamar

Norway

1h 2m

Oslo

Norway

Hamar to Lillestroem

Travel from Hamar to Lillestroem by regional or intercity train and visit the medieval cathedral ruins in Hamar or the shopping and parks near Lillestroem Station

Frequency

24 times per day

Hamar

Norway

1h 2m

Lillestroem

Norway

Hamar to Lillehammer

Travel from Hamar to Lillehammer by regional train and visit the Maihaugen open-air museum or the Olympic Park at Lillehammer

Frequency

17 times per day

Hamar

Norway

48m

Lillehammer

Norway

Train Travel to and from Hamar FAQ and Tips

How do I get from Hamar to the airport by train?

Hamar has direct rail service to Oslo Airport station at Gardermoen on the Dovre Line corridor. Vy regional trains link Hamar Station with the airport station without requiring a transfer in central Oslo on many departures. For flights from other Norwegian airports, travelers usually connect by train through Oslo S or another major rail hub before continuing by rail or other airport transport.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Hamar?

Book train tickets to and from Hamar on Rail Monsters by entering Hamar Station, selecting your travel date, comparing Vy and SJ Norge services, and completing the online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Hamar services, which helps during peak summer, Easter holidays, and Christmas and New Year. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

What are the main train stations in Hamar?

Hamar has one main passenger station: Hamar Station. It serves regional trains on the Dovre Line, regional services toward Elverum and Roros, and long-distance trains on the Oslo to Trondheim route. Because Hamar rail services are concentrated at this station, passengers usually do not need an inter-station transfer inside the city when changing between regional and intercity trains.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Hamar?

Seat practice depends on the train type and operator. Long-distance services between Oslo and Trondheim normally use reserved seating or assigned ticket products, especially on SJ Norge trains. Regional Vy trains around Hamar may offer simpler ticketing and open seating depending on the service. For Friday departures, Sunday returns, Easter holidays, and Christmas travel, booking ahead is recommended on the Oslo, Lillehammer, and Trondheim corridors.

What is the main train route from Hamar?

The main rail route from Hamar is the Dovre Line south to Oslo, operated mainly by Vy regional trains, with typical travel times around 1h15m to Oslo S. Hamar also sits on the long-distance Oslo to Trondheim corridor, where SJ Norge operates intercity trains using the same station. This makes Hamar a practical rail stop between the capital region and inland Norway.

Do high-speed trains serve Hamar?

No. Norway does not operate high-speed rail in the same sense as dedicated high-speed networks in some other countries, and Hamar is served by conventional intercity and regional trains. Vy operates regional services on the Dovre Line and Roros Line, while SJ Norge runs long-distance trains on the Oslo to Trondheim corridor. These trains use standard Norwegian rail infrastructure with scheduled stops at Hamar Station.

What are the main train connections to and from Hamar?

Hamar connects with Oslo S in around 1h15m by regional train, Oslo Airport station in around 50m, Lillehammer in around 45m, and Trondheim in about 5h by long-distance service. Eastbound regional trains connect Hamar with Elverum in around 30m and Roros in about 3h. Nearby Mjosa towns such as Stange and Brumunddal are also served by regional trains.

Can I buy Hamar train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets for regional Vy trains from Hamar may be available close to departure, but long-distance services toward Trondheim and popular Friday or Sunday trains can have limited seat availability. Rail Monsters accepts Hamar train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for peak summer, Easter holidays, winter weekends, and Christmas and New Year when Norwegian intercity trains are busier.

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Popular Train Routes to and from Hamar

Hamar to Oslo

Hamar to Lillestroem

Hamar to Lillehammer