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Norway

Fjords, northern lights, and cashless adventures await

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Heads up

Norway is one of the most cashless societies in the world . nearly everything is paid by card or contactless, so carry minimal physical cash. Public transport is excellent and well-connected via the Entur app, making it easy to reach even remote fjord towns.

10 apps4 essentialEurope

Last updated: March 2026

Vipps

Essential

Norway's dominant mobile payment app used by virtually everyone for splitting bills, paying merchants, and transferring money.

Pro tip: Requires a Norwegian phone number. Most visitors can rely on contactless cards instead.
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Entur

Essential

Norway's official national travel planner covering all public transport . trains, buses, trams, metro, and ferries . with in-app ticket purchasing.

Pro tip: The single app you need for multi-modal journeys from Oslo to remote fjord villages.

Ruter

Essential

Oslo's dedicated public transport app for buses, trams, metro, and local ferries with easy zone-based ticket buying.

Pro tip: Buy a 24-hour or 7-day pass for unlimited travel across Oslo . far cheaper than individual tickets.

Vy

Nice to have

Norway's main national railway app for booking intercity and scenic train journeys, including the famous Oslo-Bergen route.

Pro tip: Book Minipris fares well in advance for dramatically cheaper prices on the Oslo-Bergen route.
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Bolt

Nice to have

The most popular ride-hailing app in Norwegian cities with competitive rates versus traditional taxis.

Pro tip: Cheaper than Uber in Oslo . use for late-night journeys when transit stops.

Uber

Nice to have

Available in Oslo and other major cities with upfront pricing and cashless payment.

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