Dynamic Variation:
Offers
x

There was not an exact match for the language you toggled to. You have been redirected to the nearest matching page within this section.

Choose Language
Toggling to another language will take you to the matching page or nearest matching page within that selection.
Search & Book Sponsored Links
Search
or search all of Norway

Travelling by bus
in Norway

Riding the bus in Norway .
Photo: Vy/Aksel Jermstad
Riding the bus in Norway .
Photo: Vy/Aksel Jermstad

Norway's excellent local bus services, coupled with an extensive network of express coaches throughout the country, will take you seamlessly from one adventure to the next. Here is everything you need to know about travelling by bus in Norway!

Buses in the cities

In Norway's largest cities, local buses run frequently, and it's a great way of getting around from one attraction to another.

You will find bus stations and public transport information centres in the cities, and tourist information offices are able to provide details about public buses.

Tickets

One-day tickets and weekly travel cards are available in some of Norway's largest cities. These are often more cost-effective than single tickets, if you're planning to travel extensively. Regardless, it's a good idea to buy tickets in advance, either from a corner shop or via an app, as tickets usually can't be bought directly from the driver. Remember that there are usually discounts for students and senior citizens.

You can find routes and buy tickets using the travel planner Entur.

In Oslo, all public transport is included in one ticketing system, called Ruter, and you can buy tickets in Narvesen and 7-Eleven shops around town or by app. Oslo and the surrounding municipalities are also divided into several zones, where all of Oslo is included in zone 1. If you're travelling to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, you need a ticket for four zones.

A bus in the summer landscape in Lofoten, Northern Norway.
Travelling with bus in Lofoten.
Photo: Bård Løken - www.nordnorge.com

Express and long-distance coaches

Express coaches offer an extensive network of routes, also to more rural areas and link all the major towns, airports, and ferry terminals. Many of the coaches are timed to connect with other long distance and local transport services.

Tickets

Coach travel is usually cheaper than travelling by plane or train. Most operators offer discounts to students, children, senior citizens, and families. Many also encourage online booking in advance and offer both discounts and guaranteed seating for those who do.

If you are travelling in a large group, you must book your ticket well in advance. Bikes and skis are usually permitted, as long as you pay a fee.

On some express coaches, you can buy tickets directly from the driver, but always check in advance.

Travel in comfort

Scenic views, comfy seats, power outlets and Wi-Fi – it has never been more enjoyable to travel through Norway by bus.

Once you have found your seat, you will discover the main advantage: The elevated seating position perfectly complements the mountain and valley scenery, offering a great view of the country’s varied landscapes. Numerous bus routes will bring you close to everything from cosy small towns to lively waterfalls. Your fellow passengers who have local knowledge are often happy to give you insider tips for your journey.

For routes in Northern Norway, check the travel planner Entur, and see the maps below for bus routes with Vy Express and NOR-WAY Bussekspress:

Plan your trip

Use our flight map to find direct flights to Norway.

The travel planner Entur has transport routes and timetables in Norway and beyond. Check when the next bus is leaving for your destination, or plan a trip from Vestfold to Vesterålen, for example. You can also buy tickets for most journeys with Entur (easiest with the app).

Download Entur here.

Travel by bus

Vy Express – travel by bus throughout Norway

NOR-WAY Bussekspress – experience amazing scenery by bus

Illustration of bus routes from VY Express in Norway.

Illustration of the bus routes from NOR-WAY Bussekspress.

Plan your trip

Use our flight map to find direct flights to Norway.

The travel planner Entur has transport routes and timetables in Norway and beyond. Check when the next bus is leaving for your destination, or plan a trip from Vestfold to Vesterålen, for example. You can also buy tickets for most journeys with Entur (easiest with the app).

Download Entur here.

Travel by bus

Vy Express – travel by bus throughout Norway

NOR-WAY Bussekspress – experience amazing scenery by bus

Take advantage of top offers

Long-distance buses take you to every corner of Norway.

More ways to travel in Norway

Plan your journey

Filter your search and start planning your trip today.

×
  • Filters
    Filter Your Search
    TripAdvisor Symbol
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    General
    Accessibility
    Age limit
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Discount
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Effort level
    Landscape
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Price range
    Season
    Accommodation
    Camping
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Hotel facilities
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    In-room facilities
    Ski resorts
    Outdoor Activities
    Activities
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Alpine Skiing
    Biking
    Canoeing & kayaking
    Cross-country skiing
    Fishing
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Hiking
    Wildlife safaries
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Winter activities
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Plan Your Trip
    Getting here
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Services
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Taste Norway
    Norwegian cuisine
    Pubs & Bars
    Restaurant & café
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Things To Do
    Activities
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Activities for kids
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Beaches
    Shopping
    • Show More
    • No available filters
    Theme park
    Clear Filters
  • View
  • Sort By
Filter Your Search
TripAdvisor Symbol
  • Show More
  • No available filters
  • Show More
  • No available filters
General
Accessibility
Age limit
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Discount
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Effort level
Landscape
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Price range
Season
Accommodation
Camping
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Hotel facilities
  • Show More
  • No available filters
In-room facilities
Ski resorts
Outdoor Activities
Activities
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Alpine Skiing
Biking
Canoeing & kayaking
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Hiking
Wildlife safaries
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Winter activities
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Plan Your Trip
Getting here
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Services
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Taste Norway
Norwegian cuisine
Pubs & Bars
Restaurant & café
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Things To Do
Activities
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Activities for kids
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Beaches
Shopping
  • Show More
  • No available filters
Theme park
Clear Filters
Back To Top
Your Recently Viewed Pages

Back to top