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The Hardangerfjord seen from Oddland Camping near Norheimsund, Norway Photo: Oddland Camping

Getting to Hardanger and around

Hardanger is a five-hour drive from Oslo, and a one-hour drive from Bergen. The area is easily accessed by car or public transport.

By plane

Catch a flight to nearby airports in Bergen, Haugesund, Stavanger and Stord.

By boat or ferry

The passenger boat route Norheimsund - Herand - Utne - Lofthus - Kinsarvik - Ulvik - Eidfjord operates from 1 May to 30 September. This route is operated by Tide.

The car ferries in Hardanger are also operated by Tide.

By bus

Nor-Way Bussekspress operates several bus routes to/from Hardanger. There are for example several daily departures between Bergen and Hardanger with Nor-Way Bussekspress and Skyss.

Organised trips

The tour Across Norway is a beautiful journey by train, bus and boat from Oslo to Bergen passing the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau and the Hardangerfjord region. Across Norway is operated by Tide Reiser.

From Bergen and Oslo there are several organised day excursions such as the popular Hardanger in a nutshell ®. Season: 1st May – 31st October. Duration: 1 day or more.

You can buy an organised trip from Oslo to Bergen via the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, by train, bus and boat, operated by Tide Reiser .

Driving distances to the Hardangerfjord area

  • From Bergen: 75 kilometres – 1 hour
  • From Haugesund: 120 kilometres – 2 hours
  • From Stavanger: 170 kilometres – 3 hours
  • From Larvik: 280 kilometres – 4 hours and 30 minutes
  • From Oslo: 300 kilometres – 5 hours
  • From Kristiansand: 300 kilometres – 5 hours
  • From Trondheim: 580 kilometres – 10 hours
Last updated:  02 April 2012
Climbing the via Ferrata in Tyssedal with OpplevOdda, Norway - Photo: OpplevOdda AS
Climbing the via Ferrata in Tyssedal with OpplevOdda, Norway

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The Hardangerfjord seen from Oddland Camping near Norheimsund, Norway - Photo: Oddland Camping

Getting to Hardanger and around

Hardanger is a five-hour drive from Oslo, and a one-hour drive from Bergen. The area is easily accessed by car or public transport.

Getting to Hardanger and around

Source: Visitnorway

About Hardanger

Key facts about the Fjell & Fjord region

The combination of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers make the Fjell & Fjord region between Oslo and Bergen a world-class destination.

Key facts about Hardanger

Hardanger has been an important European tourist destination since the nineteenth century, and is perfect for outdoor adventures or just relaxation.

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