Getting around Norway

A train passing by a lake in Saltfjellet mountain area in Nordland

Plan your trip around the country! With an extensive network of railways, roads, airports and boat routes, it's easy to travel across Norway.

Do I need a visa to visit Norway?

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality.

Find more information here.

The Entur travel app

Plan your trip and buy tickets for public transport atEntur, Norway's national travel planner.

Download Entur for iOS or Android.

Road and traffic information

Statens vegvesen, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), provides real-time traffic updates for the whole country.

National route planner

Map and timetables for ferries

Forecast for slippery roads

Are the mountain passes open?

Are the tunnels open?

Download NPRA’s app to get real time traffic information.

Public transport

Many people travel to Norway in their own car, or with their motor home. But it's also easy to travel across Norway by public transportation, although you have to plan your trip a bit more in detail in remote areas. It's safe, comfortable and more sustainable. Moreover, the journey is often a highlight in itself!

Use the official national travel planner Entur to get route suggestions, see timetables, and purchase tickets to almost all journeys by public transport in Norway.

Entur travel planner

Travelling by train, bus, and boat

Read more about travelling by bus, train and boat below.

By train:

Did you know that Norway is home to several of the most beautiful train journeys in the world? Travelling by train is a good way to travel effortlessly and enjoy the stunning scenery. Some trains also have overnight sleeping compartments.

Travel by train

By bus:

Norway is well-connected by both local and regional buses. Although cross-regional long-distance bus network is less known to most visitors than the railway lines, they are also an affordable and comfortable way to travel between cities like Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesund and Trondheim, and to many popular fjord and mountain destinations.

Travel by bus

By boat:

As a coastal nation, ferries and express boats are important modes of transportation. They can take you to across the fjord, along the coast, and island hopping with your bicycle to remote islands!

Travel by boat

Stunning itineraries

Check out these excellent suggestions for round trips and itineraries by public transport!

  • The Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen in Northwest

    Itineraries and round trips

    Norway is a big country with majestic and varied nature. See as much as possible with a round trip! You can experience much of Norway in a week – or even just three days.
  • Woman looking out of a train window

    5 spectacular fjord itineraries with public transportation

    Explore five spectacular trips in Fjord Norway by express boat, buses, and train. Experience stunning places like the Geirangerfjord, Hardanger and the Sognefjord. Hop on the Flåm Railway and Rauma Railway, two of the world’s most beautiful train journeys!
  • A woman riding the Sørland Line train from Oslo to Stavanger, Norway

    Top 3 itineraries around Kristiansand

    Explore destinations in the southern part of Norway by bus, train, and ferry. Discover Kristiansand, Arendal, Grimstad, Flekkefjord, the Setesdal valley, Haugesund and Stavanger and more by comfortable and convenient public transport!
  • A bus in the summer landscape in Lofoten, Northern Norway.

    4 stunning round trips in Northern Norway

    Learn how to explore the most remote areas of Northern Norway with public transportation: By train, bus express boat and ferry. Discover the Helgeland Coast, Lofoten, Tromsø, the North Cape and more!

Enjoy the view while travelling

Sit back and enjoy the scenery while travelling from one destination to another.

A woman traveling with Flåm railway
Some of the world’s most beautiful train journeys
A bus driving along the coast in Norway, Vy express route vy146
Scenic bus rides
Autumn leaves and the hurtigruten steamer in the fjord
Hurtigruten – the coastal highway to the north
  • Cruising with Hurtigruten
    Holiday packages
  • Two woman cycling among flowerfields at The Golden Road, Inderøy
    The Golden Road on two wheels
  • Go island hopping on the Helgeland coast. Aerial photograph of Træna in Helgeland, Northern Norway
    Go island hopping along the Helgeland coast

Everyone is welcome!

Parade under Oslo Pride in 2018

LGBTIQ+ travel

Everything you need to know about queer travel in Norway.
Two women in Vigelandsparken at Frogner in Oslo, Eastern Norway

Travelling with disabilities

Norway is generally accessible to everyone, including transport, hotels, shops, and museums. But some planning in advance can still make it easier to get around. Here is what you need to know.
Two women imitating a statue in Vigelandsparken at Frogner in Oslo, Eastern Norway

Accessible travel ideas

Get the best accessible travel tips for your stay in Norway! How about riding a horse, going shopping in a city, or riding a gondol to a mountain top? Don't miss adaptive skiing at our wonderful ski resorts!

Start planning

Everything you need to know before your trip.

A woman taking a selfie at Aksla in Ålesund, Norway.
Plan your trip
The hybrid electric vessel Vision of the Fjords cruising the Aurlandsfjorden fjord surrounded by mountains
Go all electric
A man getting on board on the Dovre Railway train.
10 Norwegian train travel tips
  • Girl holding an umbrella at the Sjonfjellet mountain in Northern Norway
    Seasons and climate
  • A man driving an electric car in Norway
    How to go on an EV road trip in Norway
  • The calendar of Norway, spring, summer, autumn and winter
    Norway month by month
  • A woman going off the train at Røra Station in Inderøy
    Travel tips A-Z

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    Preikestolen express bus

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    Train journeys with SJ Nord

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  • The Bergen Railway train
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    Traveling by train with Vy

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    Cruise with Hurtigruten

    The world’s most beautiful sea voyageAre you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines? With Hurtigruten, you can explore everything the Norwegian coast has to offer – from fjords and iconic towns to northern lights and the midnight sun. / HurtigrutenPrice From 1 551 NOK
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    Campervan rental in NorwayDiscover the beauty of Norway with our top-rated campervan rental service. Located in Sandefjord near Torp Airport and Oslo City. Enjoy unlimited mileage as you explore Norway's nature and cities. / Benzini CampersPrice From 1 290 NOK
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Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

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    StrawberryA different hotel company! Look out for great weekend deals at more than 100 hotels in Norway.
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    Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
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    Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
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    Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
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    Norwegian HolidaysLow-price package holidays with Norwegian. Book your flight, hotel, and rental car all in one place.
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    StrömmaSightseeing by bus and boat in several major tourist spots and cities in Norway.
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    Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
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    Vy TrainGlide through scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region.
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