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Oslo to Bergen by train
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From Oslo S to Bergen
Journey Summary
6hr 32min - 6h 52min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 90 days ahead of the travel date.
Discounted 'Minipris' tickets can still be be available if you're booking only a few days ahead, but the very cheapest tickets generally sell out weeks in advance.
The cheapest/discounted tickets will sell out first on the most popular trains, which are the daytime trains on this route, so prices can vary between trains on your travel date.
Reservations are particularly recommended for this journey if you will be buying tickets - during the summer window seats in Komfort class can be fully reserved weeks ahead.
If you are new to booking train tickets for Norwegian train journeys, we have produced this guide - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Using Rail Passes on this journey:
Reservations are required on the Oslo - Bergen route, but if you will be travelling with a 1st class Eurail or InterRail pass they're free!
If you will be travelling with a 2nd class Eurail or InterRail pass, and want to travel in 2nd class they cost the equivalent of €6
However, unsually, 2nd cclass users can opt to pay a more expensive fee of the equivalent around €11 to travel in 'Komfort' class = 1st class on Regiontog trains.
These rail pass reservations can be arranged by calling the NSB international booking service on +4761051910.
If you have a 1st class pass, make this clear when calling to make reservations in 'Komfort' class - in order to avoid being charged any fees.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Vy | from 349 NOK |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
These Regiontog trains are usually scheduled to depart from Oslo daily at 08:25; 12:03 and 15:43.
There is also an overnight train from Oslo to Bergen which is usually timetabled to depart from Oslo at 23:25 and arrive in Bergen at 06:45.
Final Destination: Bergen
All trains also call at: Myrdal (connect for the Flaamsbana) and Voss
The train journey from Oslo to Bergen:
Type of Scenery: Lakes, mountains, coast
Star Rating: *****
Step on board for one of Europe's most epic train journeys - that guide to taking this journey includes details of when the best of the views are from the left and right of the train as it heads west.
In summary the best of the views are from the left of the train - when facing the direction of travel.
The only sections of the journey on which the best of the views are on the right are between Drammen and Honefoss, Gol and Geilo, Finse and Myrdal and the final part of the journey between Voss and Bergen.
Time your trip so that you're travelling on one of the first two trains of the day, to make the most of the jaw-dropping spectacle.
What gives this route its wow factor is the epic journey across the Hardangervidda plateau, the highest altitude travelled by European main line trains.
As can be seen in these two videos that ShowMeTheJourney filmed from the train:
Longer video:
Shorter version - filmed further west towards Finse
You will be crossing the plateau between Haugastøl and Mjølfjell with views stretching across a landscape above the tree line, studded with lakes and mountains.
The best views are from the left of the train on this part of the journey.
Don’t expect the high peaks that can be seen from Alpine routes, this route’s spectacle comes from a sense of other-worldliness.
More similar to a typical Alpine route, with jagged peaks and a raging river is the passage between Myrdal and Voss - arguably the most spectacular section of the journey!
Though the must-see views aren’t over once the train descends to and departs from Voss.
For the final part of the journey from there on to Bergen, the railway line passes a series of coastal fjords.
Initially the views are on the left....
...when after Dale station the train approaches the village of Stanghelle.
Shortly afterwards the best of the views are on the right as the railway line runs along the shore of Sørfjorden.
This journey is so fabulous that it's also included on:
Thrillist's guide to Europe's Most Beautiful Train Rides
Go Go Places' list of Europe's Most Scenic Train Rides
Far And Wide's list of the Most Remarkable Train Journeys in Europe.
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Travelling with Bikes:
Bike spaces can be reserved on the trains used on this route - the 06:25 departure from Oslo usually has a dedicated wagon for bikes.
These bike reservations can be added to an online booking.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Norway, our NorwegianTrain Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
These Regiontog trains are usually scheduled to depart from Oslo daily at 08:25; 12:03 and 15:43.
There is also an overnight train from Oslo to Bergen which is usually timetabled to depart from Oslo at 23:25 and arrive in Bergen at 06:45.
Final Destination: Bergen
All trains also call at: Myrdal (connect for the Flaamsbana) and Voss
The train journey from Oslo to Bergen:
Type of Scenery: Lakes, mountains, coast
Star Rating: *****
Step on board for one of Europe's most epic train journeys - that guide to taking this journey includes details of when the best of the views are from the left and right of the train as it heads west.
In summary the best of the views are from the left of the train - when facing the direction of travel.
The only sections of the journey on which the best of the views are on the right are between Drammen and Honefoss, Gol and Geilo, Finse and Myrdal and the final part of the journey between Voss and Bergen.
Time your trip so that you're travelling on one of the first two trains of the day, to make the most of the jaw-dropping spectacle.
What gives this route its wow factor is the epic journey across the Hardangervidda plateau, the highest altitude travelled by European main line trains.
As can be seen in these two videos that ShowMeTheJourney filmed from the train:
Longer video:
Shorter version - filmed further west towards Finse
You will be crossing the plateau between Haugastøl and Mjølfjell with views stretching across a landscape above the tree line, studded with lakes and mountains.
The best views are from the left of the train on this part of the journey.
Don’t expect the high peaks that can be seen from Alpine routes, this route’s spectacle comes from a sense of other-worldliness.
More similar to a typical Alpine route, with jagged peaks and a raging river is the passage between Myrdal and Voss - arguably the most spectacular section of the journey!
Though the must-see views aren’t over once the train descends to and departs from Voss.
For the final part of the journey from there on to Bergen, the railway line passes a series of coastal fjords.
Initially the views are on the left....
...when after Dale station the train approaches the village of Stanghelle.
Shortly afterwards the best of the views are on the right as the railway line runs along the shore of Sørfjorden.
This journey is so fabulous that it's also included on:
Thrillist's guide to Europe's Most Beautiful Train Rides
Go Go Places' list of Europe's Most Scenic Train Rides
Far And Wide's list of the Most Remarkable Train Journeys in Europe.
---------------------------------------------------------
Travelling with Bikes:
Bike spaces can be reserved on the trains used on this route - the 06:25 departure from Oslo usually has a dedicated wagon for bikes.
These bike reservations can be added to an online booking.
---------------------------------------------------------
If you are new to travelling by train in Norway, our NorwegianTrain Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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