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Getting here and around
There is a wide selection of international flight and ferry connections to Norway, and there are several ways of getting around when you arrive.
Whether you are travelling by car, bus, or train, in fact whatever type of transport you are using, it is easy to travel around Norway.
Find your port of call. Visit the Opera in Oslo or plan a northern lights or midnight sun activity. Or find a kayak experience in Fjord Norway.
Rules and regulations for driving in Norway.
Find the best ways to travel to Norway.
The following is a list of tour operators and travel providers offering a wide range of tours and holidays to Norway.
Several cruise lines call Norwegian ports. Find a list of links to the cruise lines that have itineraries to Norway.
Cruise Norway is a marketing company that provides valuable information for professionals employed by a cruise line, tour operator or travel agency.
The Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has a well developed network of tracks stretching from Kristiansand in the south to Bodø above the Arctic Circle.
Especially in Western Norway, where all the world-famous fjords are, the road suddenly ends and the journey continues by ferry.
Love trains? Here you will find information on Norway’s most scenic train rides, railway museums, steam trains, and more.
There are more than 50 airports in Norway, making even the northernmost places such as Lofoten accessible by plane.
Here are five reasons why Norway should be your next cruise destination.
Driving your own car is one of the best ways to experience Norway in your own pace.
Camping with tents, trailers and caravans is very popular in Norway during summer. Find the best campsites for your next holiday.
When travelling between Oslo and Bergen, go by train: the Bergen Railway is one of the most scenic train lines in the world.
There are taxis available in all cities and most towns, and drivers usually speak English.
Every city and town in Norway has a local bus service and there is an extensive network of express coaches throughout the country.
Travel to Nordland by train, car, plane, ship or ferry.
The Fjell & Fjord region stretches from Norefjell in the east, through Hallingdal to Hardanger and Sognefjord in the west.
Located in the heart of Scandinavia, 210 kilometres from Oslo and 470 kilometres from Stockholm. Trysil can be accessed by car or bus.
Halden is located between Norway's capital, Oslo, and the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Halden is easily accessible by car, train, bus and plane.
Direct flights from several destinations in Europe make it easy to visit the Stavanger Region whether it is for business or holiday.
Today there are direct flights to Haugesund from Oslo and Bergen, as well as from several destinations in Europe.
Visit Vesterålen by air, bus, car or by Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage).
Ålesund and Sunnmøre are easy to get to by air, land and sea. Ålesund is the regional traffic hub with connections to the whole Sunnmøre region.
The major transportation hub for the region is Kristiansund, which is easily accessible by car, plane and boat.
Most people explore Kystriksveien by car, but there are plenty of options for those who prefer public transport.
Molde and Romsdal lie 500 kilometres from Oslo and 450 kilometres from Bergen. the area is accessible by train, ferry, Hurtigruten, bus and plane.
Setesdal stretches from Evje in the south to Hovden in the north, a total of 147 kilometres. National route rv. 9 runs through the entire valley.
With its central location in Southern Norway, Hovden is easily accessible from a number of towns in both southern and western Norway.
Bodø is the hub of Nordland, and a great base to further explore the region and the rest of Northern Norway.
Getting to Helgeland is easy whether you choose to drive, fly, catch a train or travel by Hurtigruten.
The Realm of Hamsun is a strategic starting point for exploring the Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen, Bodø, Narvik and Harstad.
You can easily get to Sarpsborg by car, train and bus.
Sandefjord Airport Torp, Color Line, the train and the motorway E18 ensure good transport connections both nationally and internationally.
Geilo is easily accessible by car, and there are daily train and bus connections from Oslo and Bergen. The closest airport is at Fagernes.
Asker and Bærum are centrally located west of Oslo. It is easy to get here whether you come by plane, boat, train, bus, car or bicycle.
Hemsedal is located halfway between Oslo and Bergen, and is most easily reached by car.
Numedal is best accessed by car, however you can also make your way here by train and bus.
Kristiansand is the communications centre in Sørlandet. It has extensive train, bus, ferry and plane links with the rest of Norway and abroad.
Harstad lies on Norway's biggest island, Hinnøya, with the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands to the west, Narvik to the east and Tromsø to the north.
Moss and its surrounding areas are easy to get to.
The Hamar Region is located 120 kilometres north of Oslo, along the main road E6. It is rather easy to get to by car, train or bus.
The Sognefjord is very centrally located at the heart of Fjord Norway, and this is where the best routes between Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim meet.
Mysuseter, Høvringen and Grimsdalen are all important gateways to Rondane. These are all easily accesible from the main road E6.
Drive or take a bus to Stryn and Nordfjord from the main towns and cities in Norway, or fly into Sandane or Ålesund.
Take the bus from Kristiansand, Kristiansand Airport Kjevik or Oslo, or drive your car along E18. Even the train brings you to the Arenda Region.
Nesbyen is beautifully situated in the mountain district between Oslo and Bergen. Train and bus connections to Nesbyen are good.
Kristiansand, the capital of Southern Norway, is centrally located in the region.
The islands of Hitra and Frøya are situated about 130 kilometres southwest of Trondheim.
Jotunheimen is centrally located in the heart of Norway between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and is easily reached by public transport.
Gol is located centrally in Hallingdal, and is one of the most important traffic junctions in Eastern Norway.
Trondheim is situated in Central Norway and is easily accessible from all parts of the country.
The town of Hønefoss in Ringerike lies 53 kilometres northwest of Oslo, and is the first natural stop on the road E16 from Oslo to Bergen.
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.
The Lillehammer Region is located along the E6, around 180 kilometres north of Oslo, and is easy to reach by car, train or bus.
Fredrikstad is situated 90 kilometres southeast of Oslo.
You can travel to Indre Østfold by car, bus or train. The nearest airports are Moss Airport Rygge and Oslo Gardermoen.
Flå is located along rv. 7, the shortest road distance between Oslo and Bergen.
It is easy to get to Voss by car, train and bus. Voss is located approximately 100 kilometres from Bergen, along the E16 and rv. 13 in Western Norway.
Innherred can be reached by car, train and bus. The airport in Trondheim is only 50 kilometres south of Innherred.
Getting to Valdres is easy and there are many options. Fly, drive or make use of the flexible bus services to explore the area.
It is easy to travel to Bergen from the Continent and the rest of Norway - whether you choose air, road, rail or sea, connections are excellent.
Ryfylke is accessible from major Norwegian towns and ports of entry.
The main road E39 runs through Sunnhordland, and express boats to and from Bergen and Stavanger call at Leirvik.
FjordKysten stretches over a long area, and you can travel here and around by bus, car, plane and boat/ferry.
Lesja is located between Åndalsnes and Lillehammer, at the very top of Gudbransdalen, and is easily reached by train and car.
Situated in the stunning Ofoten Region, Narvik is easily accessible by car, boat, air and train. Its close proximity to Sweden is an added advantage.
No location north of the Arctic Circle is as easy to reach as Tromsø. The city is also the best place to start your exploration of Northern Norway.
Situated in the middle of Norway, Røros is easily reached from Oslo and Trondheim. Røros Airport is in walking distance from the centre of Røros.
Reach Troms by plane all year from Oslo, London and Murmansk, spring to autumn from Riga, and from Stockholm during summer.
A 20 minute-drive from Oslo on E6 or E18, and you are in Follo. The region on the eastside of the Oslofjord is also easy to get to by bus and train.
The Drammen Region lies approximately 40 kilometres southwest of the capital Oslo. You can easily get to the region by car, bus, train, boat or plane.
There are daily flights into the airports in Lofoten. Travelling around Lofoten is most easily done by car, bike and ferries.
Sirdal is a valley in the southwest of Norway. The easiest way of getting to Sirdal, is by car.
There are several direct flights daily from Oslo to Alta and Kirkenes, and Hurtigruten boats call at 11 different ports along the coast of Finnmark.
Flåm is located in the heart of Western Norway, easily accessible by car, bus, boat or train.
Route suggestions on how to reach the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen Mountain Road by public transport or your own car.
Getting to Grenland is easy, whether you are travelling by car, bus, plane or train.
Getting to Kragerø is easy either by your own car or by coach. The new main road from highway E18 has improved communications into the town.
There are daily flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the main town on Svalbard, via Tromsø most of the year.
Vrådal is accessible by car and bus, with connections to Sandefjord Airport Torp, Oslo Airport Gardermoen and the ferry port of Kristiansand.
Telemark lies in the centre of Southern Norway. The road network is dominated by the two highways that cross the county.
Rauland is easily accessible by car from Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund, Larvik and Sandefjord.
Rjukan is located between Oslo in the east and the famous Norwegian fjords in the west.