How do I get to the museums on Bygdøy by boat or bus?
Bus 30, the Bygdøy Ferry, its season and tickets.
Short answer
Ruter bus 30 runs from central Oslo to the Bygdøy museums about every 10 minutes, and in season the Bygdøy Ferry sails from City Hall Pier 3. In 2026 the ferry ran from 14 March to 4 October, so outside that season take the bus. Ruter tickets are not valid on the ferry, but the Oslo Pass is.
Why
- Norway Yacht Charter, which runs the Bygdøy Ferry, lists the 2026 season as 14 March to 4 October, with departures every 20 minutes from Rådhusbrygge 3.
- The ferry stops first at Dronningen for the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the HL-Centre and Oscarshall, then at Bygdøynes for the Kon-Tiki, Fram and Norwegian Maritime Museums.
- Bus 30 runs between Nydalen and Bygdøynes via Jernbanetorget, and the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History tells visitors to get off at the Folkemuseet stop.
Details
Take bus 30 from Jernbanetorget near Oslo Central Station or from Nationaltheatret, get off at Folkemuseet for the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, or ride on to Bygdøynes for the Fram, Kon-Tiki and Maritime Museums. An adult single ticket for zone 1 costs NOK 46. The ferry crossing takes about 10 minutes, and from the Dronningen pier it is a 10-minute walk to the Folk Museum.
Tip
Buy the bus ticket in the Ruter app before you board bus 30, because buying on board costs NOK 20 extra for adults.
What may differ
The ferry season and timetable change from year to year, and the extra early and late departures run only from 1 June to 31 August, so check the operator's timetable before you plan around the boat.
Common misconception
Your Ruter ticket also covers the Bygdøy ferry.
What actually happens
Ruter tickets are not valid on the Bygdøy Ferry, which is run by a private company. Buy a ferry ticket or use the Oslo Pass, which covers the ferry.
People also ask
- How do you get to the museums on Bygdøy, and does the ferry run all year?
- Which bus goes to Bygdøy?
Sources
- Norway Yacht Charter: Bygdøy FerryChecked at:
- Norsk Folkemuseum: How to find usChecked at:
- Norwegian Maritime Museum: DirectionsChecked at:
- Ruter: Single ticketChecked at:
- Ruter: Ticket pricesChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check Ruter and Norway Yacht Charter before you go.
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