Line 5
Sognsvann Line / Grorud Line — Sognsvann ↔ Majorstuen. 8 stations.
About Line 5
Line 5—also known as the Sognsvann Line / Grorud Line—runs from Sognsvann at one end to Majorstuen at the other, connecting 8 stations. The line crosses the central shared track between Majorstuen and Tøyen, where all five lines meet.
Stations
Oslo’s Metro began as the Holmenkollbanen in 1898 and was Northern Europe’s first electric suburban railway. Line 5 was integrated into the current Metro system in 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions
Line 5 is one of the five subway lines in Oslo. It runs from Sognsvann to Majorstuen and serves 8 stations.
A full trip from Sognsvann to Majorstuen takes about 10 minutes, depending on the time of day and transfers in the city center.
The first train on Line 5 departs around 5:30 a.m., and the last train around 1:10 a.m. Trains run every 4–7 minutes during rush hour.
In the central transit corridor (Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret, Stortinget, Jernbanetorget, Grønland, and Tøyen), you can transfer between all five subway lines, as well as buses and trams.