Rail itinerary · Oslo & Vestland
Norway by Rail
Four days between fjord and capital: the Bergen Line across the mountain roof of Norway, and the Flåm Railway's steep drop to the fjord — done as a there-and-back with two bases.
Bergen Line (Bergensbanen) · Kabelleger / David Gubler · CC BY-SA 4.0
The plan
Day by day
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01
Oslo → Bergen
A full day across the Hardangervidda plateau with Finse at 1,222 m en route. Arrive to the Bryggen waterfront and a fish dinner.
Bergen Line (Bergensbanen) -
02
Bergen → Myrdal → Flåm
Back up the mountain to Myrdal, then change for the Flåm Railway — the 866 m drop to the fjord with the Kjosfossen stop on the way.
Bergen Line (Bergensbanen) -
03
Flåm → Bergen
The Flåm Railway uphill in the morning, Bergen line west in the afternoon. Optional Nærøyfjord ferry from Flåm if you want a boat hour.
Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) -
04
Bergen → Oslo
The mountain crossing again — try the opposite side of the carriage for Finse and the snowfields.
Bergen Line (Bergensbanen)
Before you go
Good to know
Flåm Railway tickets pair well with Bergen Line passes; check the combined fares.
Daylight is long in summer — evening departures still have views.
Winter services on both lines can be delayed by snow; build slack into connections.
The collection
Journeys used
Timings and services change — check each operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- Bergen Line (Bergensbanen) — Kabelleger / David Gubler · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) — Stch2022 · CC0
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