Travel
Getting there
The fastest and easiest route to Bodø is by plane. There are several flight options between Bodø Airport (BOO) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which is connected to most major international hubs. The flight time between Oslo and Bodø is approximately 80 minutes. The airport in Bodø is only two kilometres from the city centre and the RidEL conference venue; buses and taxis can shuttle between these locations within 5 minutes, or you may walk (approx. 25 minutes). In addition to flying, there are other popular choices for travel to Bodø, among them the popular Hurtigruten ship. For these additional options, see the Visit Bodø travel page.
Buses
Routes #1 and #2 run between the airport (Bodø Lufthavn stop) and the city center (Bodø sentrum stop). This trip takes approximately 5 minutes. These routes also travel to several Bodø attractions, including the Jekt Trade Museum, City Nord shopping mall, the Norwegian Aviation Museum, and the main campus of Nord University. Tickets can be purchased upon boarding with a credit card or via the Reis app (cash is not accepted). For more information about routes and prices, see the Reis Nordland bus page.
Taxis
Cabs can be ordered through the TaxiFix app or by calling the switchboard directly at 07550 (+47 223 88 309 from abroad). There is a taxi booking kiosk in the Quality hotel Ramsalt lobby and there are taxi stands throughout the city, such as the airport, City Nord Shopping Centre, and the Bodø city centre. Note that Uber and Lyft are not available in Bodø.
Travel documents
If you are travelling from abroad, you should ensure that you have all the documents needed for entry into the country. Foreign nationals must have a valid passport when visiting Norway. Depending on the issue country of your passport, you may need a travel visa, though many countries have exemption agreements.
Currency
Norway’s currency is the Norwegian kroner, NOK. Norway is, for the most part, a cashless society; Visa and Mastercard are universally accepted (and are preferred) by most businesses in the city. If you wish to tip (which is nice but not at all required in Norway, not even for taxis), you add your tip to your card payment. Even in this case, cash is not normally used.
Weather and outdoor attire
Emergencies
- The urgent care centre (“Legevakta”, Plassmyrveien 11, Bodø 8008) accepts calls 24/7 and can help assess whether you need to visit the centre for assistance. Unless you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, you must always visit the urgent care centre first (the hospital does not see/admit patients directly – they must be referred from the Legevakta).
