Oslo (Gardermoen) to Shanghai (Pudong) (OSL–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Flytoget (Airport Express) departs Oslo Central Station every 10 minutes and reaches Gardermoen in 19 minutes (NOK 230-252). Tickets from the app, vending machines at the station, or contactless payment on board. Vy regional trains cover the same route in 23-25 minutes for NOK 129, departing every 20 minutes with over 50 daily services. Both options are fast and reliable; the Vy train is the better deal if you are not in a rush.

Flybussen coaches run every 15-30 minutes from central Oslo with stops at major hotels and transport hubs (NOK 259 online, 45-55 minutes). Taxis from central Oslo cost NOK 700-1200 and take 40-50 minutes. If you already have a Ruter travel card loaded with the correct zones, regional trains and some buses are included at no extra fare.

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.