The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway
4.5
Rail Services • Public Transportation Systems • Scenic Drives
Read more
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
Experience one of Europe’s most beautiful train journeys. The Bergen Line is the scenic mountain track to the fjords.
Suggested duration
More than 3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view










What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience The Bergen Railway and nearby attractions
The area
Neighborhood: Sentrum
How to get there
- Jernbanetorget • 2 min walk
- Grønland • 5 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,353 within 3 miles
Attractions
499 within 6 miles
See what other travelers are saying
- NK AnnamáriaOslo, Norway303 contributionsAmazing rideThere is no exaggerating when people say this railway is among the most beautiful in Europe. We were very excited to see the beautiful landscape and could not take enough photos and make enough videos. During the entire trip we wished we could get off at every station and just go for a hike in that beautiful region and stay for a week admiring the peaceful landscapes. Our train departed 40 minutes after the scheduled time from Bergen (I read this happens all the time) but afterwards we did not have any more problems on the road. We booked seats in the family car but I have to say that, our youngest being 6 years old, we kind of outgrew this space and the advantages we got were small compared to having to listen to babies crying all the way. If you travel with kids below 5 who cannot sit for hours, then it is still a good idea to chose the section reserved for families. The food on the train is quite tasty but it cost more if you want to eat it in the restaurant versus if you take the food with you to your seat. As most people do the latter, there is always a table available at the restaurant. We took advantage of this and had a peaceful hour with our lunch. This is an amazing ride, I do recommend to try it, even though the plane is many times faster, the view is worth spending your day on a train.Visited July 2021Written July 22, 2021
- Andrew JGuildford, United Kingdom51 contributionsProbably best not to do the trip in winter... But...In hindsight, this might have been a trip better done in the Spring or Summer, mainly because when there has been a lot of snow everything is white. Where there would be glistening blue lakes and green landscape, there is no delineation since the lakes are frozen and covered in snow, as is the land. Having said that, still a great experience with some friendly co-travellers and comfortable seating in Komfort class with free tea and coffee. Note that in 2020 all Komfort class carriages are being replaced with a new Pluss carriage which has upgraded facilities and at-seat power. I might just have to go back in the Summer!Visited March 2020Traveled soloWritten March 9, 2020
- PippyJCheadle, United Kingdom29 contributionsGreat way to see Norways beautiful scenerySpectacular views of fjords and mountains as you travel between Bergen and Oslo. Trip takes 6 hrs but seats are comfortable on modern trains. We paid for upgrade to Plus (relatively small cost) - allows swap of seats to get best views plus comfy seats and free coffee / hot drinks. Book does text with VY.no .. don’t go through booking agents - seats released approx 1 month in advance of travel but can buy on day (for more ££) Watch as the scenery changes as you travel through Norway ..Visited September 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten September 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
2,750 reviews
Excellent
1,896
Very good
677
Average
126
Poor
26
Terrible
25
Vic
1 contribution
Feb 2020
We purchased our Plus tickets from Flam to Oslo as people recommend it, way in advanced. Soon after, we got an email that the Plus wagon was cancelled so we could get the reimbursement of the difference or we could cancel and rebook. The email did not mention that the change implied to transfer to bus to get to Oslo, but we figured it out when we looked at the website and saw due to track work during that specific stretch that was going to be the case. Due to my back problems I purchased in advance a Plus seat, so I was hoping they could put me in the earlier train. However they claimed they could not do that so I had to pay whatever new ticket fare they had even though when I originally booked my tickets the price was the same for all trains going to Oslo on that day. I was forced to pay more that double that what I originally paid. The fact that they would not honor the price we had paidt is a total lack of customer service.
Written March 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
AlexJ262
Urafirth, UK1,172 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Having heard such good things about the Bergensbanen I used it today to travel from Oslo to Bergen.
The fare was reasonable, probably a little cheaper than flying when booked in advance.
The journey takes around 7 hours which went fairly quickly.
The views are good but I wouldn't say they're some of the best in the world.
Staff on board were very nice, the cafe sold a good selection of items are reasonable prices. Unfortunately the WiFi wasn't working.
I'm glad I took the train for the experience and to tick it off my bucket list, but I think I'll fly if I need to make the journey in future.
The fare was reasonable, probably a little cheaper than flying when booked in advance.
The journey takes around 7 hours which went fairly quickly.
The views are good but I wouldn't say they're some of the best in the world.
Staff on board were very nice, the cafe sold a good selection of items are reasonable prices. Unfortunately the WiFi wasn't working.
I'm glad I took the train for the experience and to tick it off my bucket list, but I think I'll fly if I need to make the journey in future.
Written July 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bracken
Philadelphia, PA23 contributions
Mar 2020
We had a beautiful trip along the Bergen Railway in early March. It's a great way to see a lot of Norway, without leaving the comfort of your seat. Be sure to pay a little extra for the first class cabin. The extra comfort is worth it. Bring things to eat and drink. There is a nice cafe car, but it's pricey and options are limited for a 7 hour train ride.
Written April 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Worthy Travels
San Francisco, CA435 contributions
Nov 2022
We booked Pluss tickets from Oslo to Bergen, which seemed like a good choice until we reached Voss. The train journey itself was comfortable, although there weren’t really many advantages with staying in the Pluss car, apart from the free coffees and teas. I wanted seats on the left side and thought I had reserved them during booking but the diagram on their website proved to be exactly the opposite, which was very frustrating.
Although the train ride was very long (a little over 5 hours), the scenery along the way is spectacular. This is definitely a must when traveling from Oslo to Bergen. Unfortunately, the Bergen station was under renovation so we had to disembark at Voss to take a replacement bus. Now, this was then the NIGHTMARE began.
We traveled on a Sunday so the train, as expected, was packed. When we arrived at Voss, there were no instructions on where to find the replacement buses. We had to navigate our way through a sea of frustrated travelers who were as confused as we were. When we finally found one, we had to battle our way to get our suitcases loaded on to the bus, only to be told by the bus driver that he wasn’t going to Bergen and that we needed to get off and unload our luggage. Turns out that the bus driver was lying and was only being selective of who he wanted on his bus.
And what’s worse: there were not enough buses to accommodate all the train passengers. Nearly half of us had to wait for another hour and a half for ONE bus that everyone had to fight over. Thankfully, one of the VY supervisors, Lorena, was so kind to help us get on it. She also promised to report the bus driver that we previously had issues with.
This is definitely a train journey worth experiencing. However, don’t do it if the Bergen station is closed and if the journey involves getting on a replacement bus!
Although the train ride was very long (a little over 5 hours), the scenery along the way is spectacular. This is definitely a must when traveling from Oslo to Bergen. Unfortunately, the Bergen station was under renovation so we had to disembark at Voss to take a replacement bus. Now, this was then the NIGHTMARE began.
We traveled on a Sunday so the train, as expected, was packed. When we arrived at Voss, there were no instructions on where to find the replacement buses. We had to navigate our way through a sea of frustrated travelers who were as confused as we were. When we finally found one, we had to battle our way to get our suitcases loaded on to the bus, only to be told by the bus driver that he wasn’t going to Bergen and that we needed to get off and unload our luggage. Turns out that the bus driver was lying and was only being selective of who he wanted on his bus.
And what’s worse: there were not enough buses to accommodate all the train passengers. Nearly half of us had to wait for another hour and a half for ONE bus that everyone had to fight over. Thankfully, one of the VY supervisors, Lorena, was so kind to help us get on it. She also promised to report the bus driver that we previously had issues with.
This is definitely a train journey worth experiencing. However, don’t do it if the Bergen station is closed and if the journey involves getting on a replacement bus!
Written November 29, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
atlast5
Harker Heights, TX138 contributions
Aug 2022
We love traveling by train and the scenery was just incredible. We reserved the PLUS (first class) car and the seats were comfortable and car was quiet. If you are over a certain age, be sure to take advantage of the senior discount which saves a lot on the tickets. Reserved on the VY website. Try to reserve about a month ahead in order to get good seats and price.
Written September 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KentishManOfKent
Tenterden, UK416 contributions
Mar 2023
I saw this train journey on TV during lock down and put this onto my bucket list.
I am so glad i did it as the scenery was incredible.
The weather was very good in early March i.e. mostly blue skies, which must make a big difference.
I pre-booked my ticket a few weeks before, and i am glad i did as nearer the time the price doubled / tripled.
My journey started in Oslo and after about 20 minutes, the City faded away and the countryside became more dominant.
The train was soon passing rivers, lakes, hills and lovely vistas.
For the first hour / last hour of the journey, the right side was the better side for the views, but the best views are (in my opinion) on the left side.
The cafe car served average coffee, cakes and hotdogs. It was okay.
The seats without exception were great, with plenty of legroom. The configuration was 2 seats to the left and 2 to the right.
After a few hours, the train climbed up to the highest points of the journey. This was the most spectacular part of the journey. There were a few stops in villages where there were lots of skiers getting on and off the train.
The Flam train was waiting at Voss (i think) and i now wished i'd bought a ticket to catch that train. If i was to return to Norway, i would fly to Bergen (skip out Oslo) and get the train to Voss and catch the Flam train.
After Voss, the train descended slowly and began it's approach to Bergen, which was still about 2 hours away.
The scenery was still amazing as it passed the Fjords to the right of the train.
Eventually, the journey ended in Bergen after about 7 hours.
It was the best train journey of my life and i am glad i took so many photos / videos to remember it forever!
I am so glad i did it as the scenery was incredible.
The weather was very good in early March i.e. mostly blue skies, which must make a big difference.
I pre-booked my ticket a few weeks before, and i am glad i did as nearer the time the price doubled / tripled.
My journey started in Oslo and after about 20 minutes, the City faded away and the countryside became more dominant.
The train was soon passing rivers, lakes, hills and lovely vistas.
For the first hour / last hour of the journey, the right side was the better side for the views, but the best views are (in my opinion) on the left side.
The cafe car served average coffee, cakes and hotdogs. It was okay.
The seats without exception were great, with plenty of legroom. The configuration was 2 seats to the left and 2 to the right.
After a few hours, the train climbed up to the highest points of the journey. This was the most spectacular part of the journey. There were a few stops in villages where there were lots of skiers getting on and off the train.
The Flam train was waiting at Voss (i think) and i now wished i'd bought a ticket to catch that train. If i was to return to Norway, i would fly to Bergen (skip out Oslo) and get the train to Voss and catch the Flam train.
After Voss, the train descended slowly and began it's approach to Bergen, which was still about 2 hours away.
The scenery was still amazing as it passed the Fjords to the right of the train.
Eventually, the journey ended in Bergen after about 7 hours.
It was the best train journey of my life and i am glad i took so many photos / videos to remember it forever!
Written March 6, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sasha Z
15 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I highly recommend the train ride from Oslo to Bergen and back. The scenery is beautiful and the train is very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the “Pluss” comfort seating on the way there, which had tables, extra leg room, and free coffee… but walking through the train you can see that all the seats and areas look quite pleasant and high quality. On our return journey there were only seats available in the family area. The family area is a little loud because of the young children, but that is to be expected and everyone was kind and pleasant - and clearly having fun! By the way, I recommend buying tickets in advance. We bought tickets about a month before the trip, and seats were already very limited and booked up. The cafe is nice, with yummy hot dogs and pizza. My favorite parts of the journey were in Finse, the highest point of the line and also where Hoth scenes were filmed for Star Wars. This snow-covered landscape was stunning and I cannot wait to come back.
Written March 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
zosia anna
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Stunning scenery, Bergen to Oslo, better than Flam railway. The final section was by bus, no reason given although it was well organised.
Staff on the sleeper from Oslo to Bergen rude and unhelpful. If you have reserved a sleeping compartment you need to go to carriage 5 to be assigned it. However, no-one tells you that, so it's quite stressful. Sleeping compartments cramped but clean with comfortable berths. On arrival in Bergen staff were locking the doors before all the passengers had got off.
Staff on the sleeper from Oslo to Bergen rude and unhelpful. If you have reserved a sleeping compartment you need to go to carriage 5 to be assigned it. However, no-one tells you that, so it's quite stressful. Sleeping compartments cramped but clean with comfortable berths. On arrival in Bergen staff were locking the doors before all the passengers had got off.
Written July 12, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Aussie252
Perth, Australia306 contributions
Dec 2019
Wow, not far out of Oslo the scenery is spectacular. Given the time of year we travelled we were traversing through mountains and areas covered in deep snow. A winter wonderland. Absolutely beautiful. Travelling by train was very comfortable.
Written January 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Fzedlach
Colorado528 contributions
Oct 2022
Hopefully this review doesn't come across too snotty, it just is meant to help set expectations!
I booked a Pluss ticket from Bergen to Oslo. There is no lounge in Bergen. The Pluss car was nice and clean and stayed not completely full throughout the trip. There was power at each seat, but not much recline of the seat at all.
There is nothing extra that come with a Pluss ticket, except for free coffee and tea. A far inferior experience from a First Class ticket in other countries.
I dined in the cafe car. I had meatballs, which were good, but served on a paper plate, along with a half-bottle of wine.
Of course, the views on this trip are spectacular. But for a trip of this length (7 hours), one expects much more in the way of amenities on a First Class ticket. Is it worth it once? Sure. But set your expectations in advance.
I booked a Pluss ticket from Bergen to Oslo. There is no lounge in Bergen. The Pluss car was nice and clean and stayed not completely full throughout the trip. There was power at each seat, but not much recline of the seat at all.
There is nothing extra that come with a Pluss ticket, except for free coffee and tea. A far inferior experience from a First Class ticket in other countries.
I dined in the cafe car. I had meatballs, which were good, but served on a paper plate, along with a half-bottle of wine.
Of course, the views on this trip are spectacular. But for a trip of this length (7 hours), one expects much more in the way of amenities on a First Class ticket. Is it worth it once? Sure. But set your expectations in advance.
Written October 18, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
FarAway730069
Province of Florence, Italy227 contributions
ciao pio darmi maggiori informazioni per favore.non riesco ad affettuare la prenotazione.vorrei prenotare per agosto.non vorrei mai sbagliare linea.grazie infiniter
flavia c
1 contribution
Ciao, è possibile scendere in una delle stazioni e riprendere un treno più tardi con lo stesso biglietto? Grazie
PatrickLongBeach
Peoria, AZ595 contributions
We plan on taking the 8:30 train from Oslo to Bergen. How early before departure time can we board the train to stow our luggage??
We 4-5 days in Norway. We were thinking to road trip Bergen to Oslo. Is this a good route? Open to other suggestions!
KentishManOfKent
Tenterden, UK416 contributions
Get the Bergen train. It’s amazing!
can I bring my own food ?
Worthy Travels
San Francisco, CA435 contributions
Yes, you can
Can I buy ticket from oslo to Bergen by walk-in on February 2023?tq in advance
Hello, we will be doing the norway in a nutshell tour from oslo to bergen. We bought our tickets in advance. There is standard seating with seat numbers. However there is no car/compartment number, or the track info where train departs from. Should i stop bt at their office for this information? Thanks
Hello, we will be doing the norway in a nutshell tour from oslo to bergen. We bought our tickets in advance. There is standard seating with seat numbers. However there is no car/compartment number, or the track info where train departs from. Should i stop bt at their office for this information? Thanks
leslie f
New York City, NY308 contributions
1. Which direction is more scenic Oslo to Bergen or Bergen to Oslo?
2. Do all seats face forward?
3. Is there a limit size to small carry-on luggage?
We'll be booking for the first week in July 2022.
Thanks,
Leslie and Tom from NYC
Jonathan
Delaware978 contributions
We traveled Oslo-Myrdal, visited Flan and then journeyed westward Myrdal to Oslo. Honestly, both were beautiful in their own way. If I HAD to pick just one, I would say that the run to Bergen was prettier as it had more mountains/valleys and fjords in a shorter distance. But you won't suffer from lack of view going to Oslo.
Recently viewed
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingThe Bergen Railway (Oslo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bergen Railway
- The Bergen Railway is open:
- Sun - Sun 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- We recommend booking The Bergen Railway tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 The Bergen Railway tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near The Bergen Railway:
- (0.10 mi) Amerikalinjen
- (0.11 mi) Thon Hotel Opera
- (0.05 mi) Comfort Hotel Grand Central
- (0.05 mi) Scandic Byporten
- (0.15 mi) Thon Hotel Terminus
- Restaurants near The Bergen Railway:
- (0.01 mi) TGI Fridays
- (0.01 mi) Pronto Di Olivia
- (0.02 mi) Peppes Pizza Oslo S
- (0.06 mi) Olivia Østbanehallen
- (0.07 mi) Entrecote Aker Brygge
The Bergen Railway Information
| Excellent Reviews | 1,896 |
|---|---|
| Very Good Reviews | 677 |
| The Bergen Railway Photos | 1,722 |













































































