Getting to Bergen and around

By plane

Thanks to non stopflights from Copenhagen, Stockholm, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London, you only need to change planes once to reach Bergen from far-away destinations. In 2008 Bergen also got a direct flight from several destinations in Japan.

Low-cost airlines also operate direct flights to Bergen from international airports such as Paris, Berlin, Prague, Warszawa, Riga and London.

Airport bus
A shuttle bus departs from/to the airport every 15 minutes Monday - Friday, and every half hour at weekends. The bus stops at the following places in the city centre: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel at Bryggen, Radisson SAS Hotel Norge and the bus station (platform 17). Departures also to/from Åsane and Fyllingsdalen. Travelling time approximately 40 minutes. It may take longer in the rush hour.

By ferry/express boat

Fjord Line from Hanstholm in Denmark and Smyril Line from Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Shetland and Hanstholm. 
 
Modern express boats go along the coast and into the fjords.

Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage)

Bergen is also the turn-around port for the world-famous Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage). Departure from Bergen every night. The journey Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen takes 11 days.

Transport between Bergen and Oslo

By plane
Daily departures with SAS and Norwegian. Approximate travel time: 50 minutes.

By train
The spectacular train journey between Oslo and Bergen should not be missed. Many people consider the Bergen Railway to be the world's best train ride. There are four daily departures, approximate travel time is seven hours.

By bus
Nor-Way Bussekspress has daily departures between Oslo and Bergen. Approximate travel time: 10 hours.

By car
Bergen - Eidfjord - Gol - Oslo: Rv. 7 Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau. Ferry connection between Bruravik and Brimnes (a 10-minute crossing).
Bergen - Lærdal - Fagernes - Oslo: E16 via the Lærdal Tunnel (no toll).
Distance: 478 kilometres.

Round trip
Enjoy the beautiful scenery between Oslo and Bergen as part of a round trip. For tickets and information about the famous Norway in Nutshell®, Sognefjord in a Nutshell or Hardanger in a Nutshell, contact the Tourist Information in Bergen or visit visitBergen.com.

Getting around

With the Bergen Card, you can enjoy free bus travel within the city limits, free admittance to most museums and attractions and discounts on a variety of cultural and sightseeing attractions and parking.