Read below for helpful information regarding travelling by train through Norway.
Oslo Airport has a train station that conveniently connects you to the city centre. If your itinerary does not already include airport train tickets or a private transfer, you can purchase them locally or opt to take a taxi.
At Bergen Airport, you can either take the City Light Rail or Flybussen (airport bus) or opt to take a taxi. Tickets can be purchased locally at the airport, however, if you have the Bergen Card included in your itinerary, the City Light Rail is included.
If you are traveling between Oslo and Bergen through Flam, you’re heading on an exciting adventure known as “Norway in a Nutshell”! The route is comprised of 5 journeys on trains, a ferry, and a motorcoach. Many of the journeys will have catering options and toilet facilities, and more details are below. It is only a short walk (less than 2 minutes!) between each mode of transportation, making it a seamless journey.
Onboard there is a bistro car with light meals, snacks, and beverages available to purchase. Your ride on the Bergen Railway is a comfortable and relaxing experience where you can enjoy the changing landscapes outside your window. You will see everything from green valleys, high mountains, and glaciers to beautiful fjords. For the journey from Voss, the train station is only a 2-minute walk from the bus terminal.
The Flam Railway, or Flamsbana, is considered one of the most scenic train rides in the world. This breathtaking journey takes passengers through Norway's stunning landscapes, including deep fjords, lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains. Starting at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, the train climbs 863 meters (2,831 feet) up to the mountain station of Myrdal.
One of the big highlights of the 'Norway in a Nutshell' journey is the fjord cruise, passing by small villages, steep mountainsides, hanging valleys and waterfalls. We recommend spending some time on deck to enjoy the 360-degree majestic views. Onboard there will be a kiosk serving beverages, light meals, snacks, as well as beer and wine. The ferry terminal is only 80 metres away from the Flam Railway station.
The motorcoach will be marked clearly with "Norway in a Nutshell", and is only a 2-minute walk from the railway station and 50 metres from the ferry terminal. The bus has comfortable seats and luggage space to safely store your belongings. The route does follow along hairpin turns, so if you are someone who tends to get car sick, we recommend bringing motion sickness medicine with you.
The small town of Flam sits innermost in the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the amazing Sognefjord and right in the heart of Fjord Norway. Upon arrival by either Fjord Cruise or Flam Railway, it is a short walk to either hotel if you are staying overnight. Be sure to check out the free Flam Railway Museum and learn the fascinating history behind the scenic railway!
