The Oslo to Bergen train at a glance
The Bergen Line, called Bergensbanen in Norwegian, connects Oslo and Bergen on a high mountain route. The trip takes about 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on whether you take a day train or a night train, with generally 6 to 7 departures every day on the state railway Vy.
The line opened in 1909. Many travelers combine it with the classic side trip from Myrdal, described in our Flåm Railway day trips guide, and then explore the old wharf in Bergen on foot. The date and the timetable decide the exact departure, so check them for your day.
Oslo to Bergen by train: the key facts
What stays the same and what changes by date.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on day or night train |
| Departures | Generally 6 to 7 a day. Check the timetable for your date |
| Fare | Set by date, departure and ticket class, so there is no single price |
| Route | Over the Hardangervidda region, with Finse as the stop for the high mountains |
| Change | Myrdal, for the Flåm Railway |
For most travelers who want to see the mountains, a day train is the better choice, because you cross the high section in daylight. The night train suits you if you want to save a night in a hotel and do not mind seeing less of the landscape.
Our pick: Oslo to Bergen in one day
This day trip packs the Bergen Railway, the Flåm Railway and a fjord cruise into one journey from Oslo to Bergen, and you travel on your own.
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Tours from Bergen
Fjord trips, walks and day trips from Bergen, with live prices and availability.
The route over the mountains
From the Oslo side to the Bergen side.
Hardangervidda
The line runs through the Hardangervidda region, a high mountain landscape. The highest point on the route is 1,237 m. That figure is the height of the line and not the height of the station at Finse.
Finse
Finse is the stop where hikers get off for the high mountains. If you plan to leave the train there, check the timetable for the next departure before you go.
Myrdal and the Flåm Railway
At Myrdal you can change to the Flåm Railway, which runs 20 km down to the fjord. Myrdal lies 867 m above sea level, and the trip takes about 1 hour one way. See the Flåm Railway page for the day trip from Bergen, and Nærøyfjord for the fjord beyond Flåm.
Planning the journey from Oslo to Bergen
A long day on the rails, and how to make it easy.
Allow a full day
With a travel time of about 6.5 to 7.5 hours, a morning departure from Oslo means an arrival in Bergen in the afternoon. Keep the evening free for a walk along the harbour, and leave heavy sightseeing for the next morning.
Food and water
Plan for a long trip. Bring snacks and water, and check what your train offers when you book, since services differ between trains.
Layers for the mountains
The high section is mountain country, and the weather there can differ from Oslo and from Bergen. Keep a warm layer and a rain jacket in your hand luggage. Bergen itself is wet, with a yearly normal of 2,495 mm for 1991 to 2020, so see Bergen weather for what to pack.
Train or plane
If you compare the train with a flight, remember the extra steps at both ends. At Bergen Airport the light rail takes about 45 minutes to the center, as a rough guide. The train arrives in the city itself.
Tickets and prices
Why there is no fixed fare.
How the price is set
The fare depends on the date, the departure and the ticket class. A price you saw earlier may not be available on your day, so compare the offers for your own date on the booking page of Vy.
Combined rail journeys
For journeys that combine the Bergen Line with the Flåm Railway, Vy is the place to ask. Interrail and Eurail passes have their own terms, so read them for your pass before you travel.
Check before you travel
Track work and closures with dates.
Track work
Bane NOR, the rail infrastructure manager, publishes work and closures. A nationwide closure for communication system maintenance is announced for January 10, 2027, from 02:00 to 07:00. It affects several lines.
On the day
Look at the timetable and the traffic messages on the morning of your trip. Do not plan a tight connection, such as a flight on the same evening, without buffer time.
When you arrive in Bergen
If you fly in instead, Bergen Airport has a light rail line to the center. For a bed near the old wharf, see where to stay in Bergen.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where to go after the train.
Oslo to Bergen train: frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Oslo to Bergen take?
About 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on whether you take a day train or a night train. The date and the timetable decide the exact time.
How many trains run each day?
Generally 6 to 7 departures every day. Check the timetable for your date.
How much is the ticket from Oslo to Bergen?
There is no single fare. The price depends on the date, the departure and the ticket class, so compare the offers for your own day.
When did the Bergen Line open?
In 1909. It crosses the Hardangervidda region, and its highest point is 1,237 m.
Where do I change for the Flåm Railway?
At Myrdal. Take the Bergen Line to Myrdal and change there to the Flåm Railway.