stockholm to oslo train ride...nice or should i fly?

[elin]

Hello, I will be sailing from London to Stockholm on the Regatta, Aug. 17, 2005. At the end of the trip, we thought we might spend an extra day in Stockholm, and then spend some time in Oslo.

Has anyone taken the train from Stockholm to Oslo? The high speed version does the trip in just under 5 hours. The flight is about 1 hour (and about $200 Canadian per person more then the train). The cost is not that much of an issue. If the train ride is something wonderfully scenic, it might be fun to do. However if it is dull and boring, the flight would definitely make more sense.

Anyone out there done either? What would you recommend? Also what suggestions do people have for both Stockholm and Oslo (I've heard that the "Norway in a Nutshell" is really great).

Thanks.

Elin

[goeurope]

Has anyone taken the train from Stockholm to Oslo? The high speed version does the trip in just under 5 hours.

 

Sad to say, Reuters reports that the Stockolm-Oslo train is being taken out of service because most people fly between the two cities these days:

 

http://www.iht.com/articles/538852.html

[elin]

Wow, well I guess that solves my dilemma (and just when I was leaning towards the train):( ! Thank you for that information!

Do you have any information on the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour that goes from Oslo to Bergen?

Thanks.

Elin

[goeurope]

Wow, well I guess that solves my dilemma (and just when I was leaning towards the train):( ! Thank you for that information!

Do you have any information on the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour that goes from Oslo to Bergen?

Thanks.

Elin

 

I haven't taken the tour, but in case you haven't seen the official "Norway in a Nutshell" Web site, you'll find it at:

 

http://www.norwaynutshell.com/