Is it easy to get around Norway by train?

Yes, it is certainly possible to travel around Norway by train, as the rail network connects the main cities and regions. The main routes between Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Bodø are particularly well-served, whilst more remote regions have fewer connections. The long distances mean that journey times can be lengthy, and regional trains often run only a few times a day outside urban areas.

Is it possible to travel through Norway by train?

Yes, it is possible to travel through Norway by train by combining several main lines that run end-to-end, even though no single line covers the whole country. Key routes include the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen and the Nordland Line from Trondheim to Bodø. For longer journeys through Norway, therefore, the route, changeover points and the country’s vast geographical expanse are crucial factors.

Where does the Panorama Train run in Norway?

Panoramic trains in Norway mainly operate on the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen, which crosses the Hardangervidda plateau. This route runs above the tree line for long stretches and is regarded as a classic scenic route. In Myrdal, there is also a connection to the Flåm Railway, which leads into the fjord region of western Norway.

Which train route in Norway is the most scenic?

Which train route in Norway is considered the most beautiful depends primarily on the nature of the landscape, the journey time and the season. The Bergen Line is renowned for its high plateaus and alpine scenery, the Flåm Line for its short, steep stretches through narrow fjords, and the Nordland Line for its long journeys through sparsely populated regions, extending beyond the Arctic Circle. The length of the route, as well as light and weather conditions, are decisive factors in this classification.

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Train journey Norway

Norway's most beautiful landscapes by train and Hurtigruten or Havila

On this 5-day short trip, you will cross magnificent forests and high plateaus on the Bergen Railway and change to the spectacular Flåm Railway on the way. The journey continues by boat on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord. The cities of Oslo and Bergen are further highlights of this rail journey. On the 8-day travel option, you continue your journey in Bergen on a ship of the famous Hurtigruten or the new Havila ships. During 3 days you travel along the coastal and fjord landscape to Trondheim. Or visit the interior of Norway on the Nordland Railway.

We also book trips with the Inlandsbana in Sweden (for example from Stockholm to Narvik). Ask us for a detailed program.

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Highlights

Spectacular boat trip and views of the fjords
Unique cruise with Hurtigruten or Havila
Bergen Railway, Flam Railway and Nordland Railway experience
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, visit the great cities of Norway

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Bergen Railway

It connects the capital Oslo with the second most important city in Norway, picturesque Bergen, over a distance of around 500 km. The railroad line runs for around 100 km above the tree line and crosses the largest plateau in Europe, the northern Hardangervidda. Here you can experience the Norwegian highlands in a remote landscape that can otherwise only be reached on foot or by bike. You reach the highest point of the train journey at 1'237 meters above sea level. Here the landscape resembles the high mountains of Switzerland. The Bergen Railway is considered the most beautiful railroad line in Norway.

Flåm Railway

In Myrdal, the spectacular Flåm Railway branches off into the wild Flåmsdalen valley. Over a distance of just over 20 km, it covers a difference in altitude of 864 meters. Passing spectacular waterfalls and through adventurous gorges, it takes around 60 minutes to reach the tranquil town of Flåm.

Nordland Railway

The Nordland Railway is the only Norwegian railroad line that crosses the Arctic Circle. It connects Trondheim with Bodø over a distance of 729 km. The landscape that the train passes through is green and lush in the south, but as soon as the line crosses the Saltfjellet mountain range, it changes to a barren landscape and soon the Arctic Circle is reached.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is certainly possible to travel around Norway by train, as the rail network connects the main cities and regions. The main routes between Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Bodø are particularly well-served, whilst more remote regions have fewer connections. The long distances mean that journey times can be lengthy, and regional trains often run only a few times a day outside urban areas.
Yes, it is possible to travel through Norway by train by combining several main lines that run end-to-end, even though no single line covers the whole country. Key routes include the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen and the Nordland Line from Trondheim to Bodø. For longer journeys through Norway, therefore, the route, changeover points and the country’s vast geographical expanse are crucial factors.
Panoramic trains in Norway mainly operate on the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen, which crosses the Hardangervidda plateau. This route runs above the tree line for long stretches and is regarded as a classic scenic route. In Myrdal, there is also a connection to the Flåm Railway, which leads into the fjord region of western Norway.
Which train route in Norway is considered the most beautiful depends primarily on the nature of the landscape, the journey time and the season. The Bergen Line is renowned for its high plateaus and alpine scenery, the Flåm Line for its short, steep stretches through narrow fjords, and the Nordland Line for its long journeys through sparsely populated regions, extending beyond the Arctic Circle. The length of the route, as well as light and weather conditions, are decisive factors in this classification.