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Day trip from Bergen to Flåm and the Nærøyfjord

Known as the gateway to the fjords, Bergen is a great starting point to explore the unique landscape of Western Norway. This package even lets you visit Flåm and see the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord close up on a day trip from Bergen!

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Excursion to Flåm by bus and boat from Bergen

Take the bus from Bergen town centre in the morning* and be in Gudvangen just in time to board an electrical fjord cruise to Flåm. The cruise takes you on a 2-hour, scenic voyage through the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord. Upon arrival to Flåm, you have some free time to spend before you get back on the bus for the 3-hour drive to Bergen.

*In the summer season, you can also catch the afternoon departure or choose the option with time to visit the Viking Valley in Gudvangen.

Best time to go

Available every day, except 24th and 25th December.

Meeting point: Bergen Bus Station Bus no.: NW162 Meet 15 min. before departure time

Ticket sales close before 15:00 the day before departure!

The UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord

Norway is known for our many fjords, but only two of them are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Nærøyfjord is one of these two. What’s special with this fjord compared to others, is that it is almost untouched in modern times. From the cruise you can enjoy views to road-less farms and almost vertical mountain sides with waterfalls plunging hundreds of metres into the fjord.

Things to do in Flåm

What you can do in Flåm depends on the time of year and schedule you choose. But everyone will have time to pop by Flåm Bakery , the Flåm Railway Museum and do some souvenir shopping at Memories from Flåm.

Those with more time before the return bus leaves for Bergen, have various alternatives. 

Buy something to eat from the bakery or at the market square and walk over to the beach for a picnic. Take Rallartoget for a sightseeing tour or go on a micro-adventure with eMobility. Stegastein Viewpoint is a great place to see the Aurlandsfjord from an Eagle’s eye perspective. There are also bicycles for rent in Flåm .

Bus from Bergen to Flåm from NOK 578,-

Round trip with The Flåm Railway from NOK 730,-

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The Flåm Railway

Highlights on the Flåm Railway

• One of the world's steepest railway journeys 
• Scenic views of high mountains
• Waterfalls, lush forests, and quaint farms
• A photostop at Kjosfossen waterfall

Flåm, Norway

Combined with the bergen railway and fjord cruise.

Experience more with Norway in a Nutshell®

• Incredible scenery
• A fjord cruise on the magnificent Nærøyfjord
• The scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
• The quaint villages of Flåm and Gudvangen
• Start in Oslo , Bergen , Voss , Geilo , or Flåm

Experience Norway in a Nutshell® - winter tour

• Incredible Nordic winter scenery

Experience more with Sognefjord in a Nutshell™

• A cruise on the amazing Sognefjord
• Visit Flåm and Balestrand, two traditional villages right by the fjord
• A journey on the scenic Bergen Railway and the historic Flåm Railway
• Start in Oslo , Bergen , or Voss

Experience Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ - winter tour

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Norway´s famous fjords

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The Flåm Railway - one of the world's best train journeys

Lonely Planet named it the best train journey in the world. Norway's Flåm Railway is a truly unique experience of breathtaking nature and quaint fjord villages. "It's so powerful and dramatic," says Audrey Olson, who experienced the train journey as part of the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.

A fjord for everyone

It seems like everywhere you look in Norway, there is another amazing fjord full of dazzling sights and experiences. With over 1,100 fjords throughout the country, even most locals have not seen them all. But, when you visit Norway, going on a fjord safari is an absolute must since they are such a big part of the country’s identity.

Flåm by Bus and Sognefjord Cruise

Cruise on the sognefjord, take in scenic landscapes and explore famous flåm.

Strandkaiterminal, Strandkaien, Bergen, Norge

15 minutes before departure

April - October

Get captivated by magnificent views and experiences on this full day trip to Flåm located in the heart of the fjord region.

This tour have two options – you can either start the journey by bus or boat.

If you select to start by bus, you will have a scenic bus ride from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen to Flåm. Let your eyes rest on rural small villages and farm areas along the way.

Flåm is located in the inner parts of Sognefjord. Surrounded by blue waters, lush forest and green valleys, the fjord village is perfect for those seeking spectacular natural experiences as well as those looking for cultural experiences. You will have several hours in Flåm where you can explore famous sights like Stegastein, Flåmsbana ( Flåm Railway) and the award-winning micro brewery Ægir to mention a few.

Heading back to Bergen you can relax on a fjord cruise along the majestic Sognefjord and the beautiful nature that surrounds it.

If you choose to start the day trip with a relaxing fjord cruise from Bergen, you will return to Bergen by tour bus. If you start your journey with a comfortable bus ride, you will end with a fjord cruise. This self-guided tour lets you choose the combination that suits you best and gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Popular experiences from Bergen

Folgefonna glacier hike, hardangerfjord cruise and vøringsfossen waterfall, hardangerfjord cruise.

Self-guided day tour to Flåm – Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

Quick Details

• Tag Category: Self-Guided Day Tours from Bergen
• Hour Glass Duration: 10 hours , 8 - 14 hours
• Calendar Season: All year round , Summer , Winter

What is included?

• Bergen Railway
• Premium Næröyfjord Cruise
• Flåm Railway

UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden

Norway’s most popular day tour goes all year round and includes a fjord cruise and journeys on Europe’s top-rated railways, Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway.

This roundtrip tour from Bergen takes you through some of Norway’s most beautiful scenery. Experience the World Heritage site Nærøyfjord and Europe’s top scenic rail journeys on the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. The tour goes all year round.

​Starting in Bergen, you first set out on a scenic train journey to Voss on the Bergen Railway. From Voss, you travel by bus through charming villages and scenic nature landscapes, towards Gudvangen. From May-September, the bus stops at Stalheim Viewpoint.

The bus will arrive in Gudvangen where you continue the tour by a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord and the magnificent Aurlandsfjord. Nærøyfjorden is one of the most narrow fjords in the world and included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

After the fjord cruise, you arrive in the small village of Flåm, nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, where your tour continues with the legendary Flåm Railway. The Railway offers spectacular panoramic views to some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape.

The Flåm Railway will arrive in Myrdal, where you change trains to the Bergen Railway.

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– Bergen Railway, Bergen to Voss – Skyss Bus, Voss to Gudvangen – Premium Nærøyfjord Cruise, Gudvangen to Flåm – Flåm Railway, Flåm to Myrdal – Bergen Railway, Myrdal to Bergen

• Chevron down Highlights
• Vossevangen
• Tvindefoss Waterfall
• Stalheim Viewpoint
• Aurlandsfjord
• Kjosfossen Waterfall
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• Dress for the weather and wear good shoes.

• Western Norway
• Bergen and Hardanger

Bergen: Day Tour to Flåm incl. Full Sognefjord Cruise & Flåm Train

• Leave Bergen in the morning and come back at night on this self-guided, all-tickets-inclusive tour
• Cruise the Sognefjord, visit Flåm and experience the scenic Flåm train, and return to Bergen by rail
• Tickets Bergen-Flåm (sognefjord cruise), Flåm-Myrdal (train), and Myrdal-Bergen (train) included

Tour departs from

Pick up / meeting point.

Combine a beautiful boat journey on the Sognefjord with a spectacular train journey on the Flåm Railway on this unique round trip from Bergen. Departing from central Bergen sail through the long and winded Sognefjord alongside steep mountainsides, visit the village of Flåm and experience the scenic Flåm railway.

What's included?

All tickets, each timed for the perfect day tour

Your travel plan conveniently shared by e-mail

E-tickets for fjord cruise: Bergen to Flåm

E-tickets for Flåm railway: Flåm to Myrdal

E-tickets for Bergen railway: Myrdal to Oslo

This tour is self-guided (no tour guide included)

Food and drinks available for purchase in Flåm

What to expect?

The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, extends more than 200 km inland to the foot of the Jotunheimen mountains. This area is said to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

The adventure commences with a delightful boat tour from Bergen to Flåm, wherein the express boat navigates northward along the west coast before entering the Sognefjord. The approximately five-hour boat tour treats travelers to mesmerizing views of Norway's awe-inspiring fjord landscape, with stops at charming villages along the way. Passengers can disembark at these picturesque spots and continue their journey on the next boat if preferred.

From Flåm, the journey continues aboard the iconic Flåm Railway, an unforgettable experience through unique and spectacular mountain terrain.

Upon reaching Myrdal, a train transfer awaits to return to Bergen, passing through the breathtaking high mountain plateau of Hardangervidda. Overall, the day promises to be an unforgettable exploration of Norway's mesmerizing natural wonders.

Perfect for groups, couples, or families seeking the freedom to explore at their own pace. Please note that this is a self-guided tour and does not include a tour guide, food and drinks, or hotel pick-up and drop-off. Your tour tickets and itinerary will be delivered via email, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable journey.

Good to know

Departure point: Norled cruise terminal, Strandkaien 15, Bergen

Departure approx. 8:00 am, return approx. 9:00 pm. Exact times printed on your tickets

Tickets will be sent to you by e-mail along with a detailed travel plan and instructions

The spectacular train ride from Bergen to Flåm

The highest mainline railway in Northern Europe, the scenic rail journey from Bergen to Flåm is one of the highlights of a visit to Norway – and a great way to get a taste of the fjords.

The first part of the journey, on the main Bergen to Oslo line, skims past boathouses and red painted cabins before climbing to Norway’s craggy, windswept uplands.

Its remotest sections see few signs of human life, and it becomes clear just what a feat of engineering it was to build this line at the end of the 19th century.

After changing trains at Myrdal (867m above sea level) onto the private Flåmsbana, you head down into the wild Flåm valley.

This is the most dramatic and scenic section of the ride and – in our opinion – the most stomach-churning!

On this final 20km leg, the train has four sets of brakes in case the worst happens as it threads its way down the mountainside. There’s even a switchback turn in the middle of a tunnel to keep the journey interesting.

But, despite being one of Europe’s steepest mountain railways, it’s also one of the most beautiful. So, we think it’s well worth the slightly scary steep approach.

After fifty minutes, you reach your final destination of Flåm on the shores of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the famous Sognefjord.

The journey: Bergen to Flåm Which side of the train is best? What to do in Flåm Where to stay in Flåm Where to eat in Bergen and Flåm Top tips for riding the Flam railway When to go Buying tickets: Bergen to Flåm

The journey: Bergen to Flåm

The full journey from Bergen to Flåm (four trains daily) takes between 2hr 45min and 3hr 38min using the fast Bergen to Oslo service.

The fast train stops at Arna (boarding only); Dale, home of the eponymous traditional knitwear; the winter resort of Voss, where skiers jump off the train and schuss off; and Myrdal, the junction station for the Flåmsbana.

Myrdal is where Flåm’s farmers used to bring their livestock to summer pastures, though no-one lives here permanently today.

Pretty much the only building is the station with its Café Rallaren (open April to October), where you can hire a bike (June to Sept; around 420 NOK/day) and freewheel the 20km down to Flåm – OK, more like hang on for grim life to the handlebars with the brakes on. You can leave the bike at Flåm station.

From Myrdal, the Flåmsbana has nine departures daily from May to September, and four to six daily from October to April.

Stops include the thundering 140m-high Kjosfossen waterfall, where the train halts for a photo opportunity, and Berekvam, where you can get off and hike down the old road into the valley in two to three hours.

In summer when the train stops at the Kjosfossen waterfall, look and listen out for the Huldra. 

We love this mythical forest spirit who sings folk songs in a red dress by the waterfall. 

Spoiler alert: she’s actually played by students from the Norwegian ballet School, some of whom are male – if you look closely you can sometimes see her sporting a beard!

Which side of the train is best?

There’s not really a best side, both sides are beautiful at different stages of the journey.

If you have a pre-assigned seat you’ll have no choice in the matter, but you can get up and walk around the train, so that you don’t miss the most scenic sections.

Travelling from Flåm to Myrdal, we think that the right side has the best views for the first third of the journey.

Then, we suggest moving over to the left-hand side of the train for the middle section, and back to the right-hand side for the final third of the trip.

What to do in Flåm

While the journey is easily doable as a day trip, it’s worth staying overnight in Flåm to enjoy the fjord in peace once the day-trippers and cruise passengers have left.

This also gives you time to head out on a guided kayaking trip with Njord Sea Kayak , or go cycling or hiking.

The tourist office  has free maps, with trails of various lengths from 45min to five hours.

There are lots of sightseeing trips and fjord cruises too, including a dramatic ferry trip from Flåm to Gudvangen past orchards and farmsteads into the Unesco-listed Naerøyfjord. Return on the same ferry or the cheaper and quicker bus (five daily).

We also really like this guided tour from Flåm of the picturesque Laerdal valley , with its fruit farms and rural scenery. It takes in the historic Borgund Stave Church and fantastic views of the Aurlandsfjord from the dramatic Stegastein viewpoint.

Or why not include a bike ride, and boat trip with the train ride?

We recommend this fantastic full-day all-in trip from Bergen to Myrdal, where you’ll pick up bikes and cycle down to Flåm for a RIB safari on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.

You’ll then ride the Flåm railway up to Myrdal and get the train back to Bergen. 

Where to stay in Flåm

Lots of people whizz in and out of Flåm, but you’ve come all this way and it would be a shame not to spend some time in this picturesque village.

We really recommend staying the night in Flåm if you have the time – and there are plenty of places to options to choose from.

If you’re on a budget, our first choice would be the Flam Camping og Vandrerhjem (open April to October), a 300m walk from the station.

This pine-clad, lodge-style hostel has bunks rooms sleeping up to six (550 NOK per person), plus singles, doubles, twins, and quads, as well as grassy pitches for tents (from 360 NOK).

Alternatively, try Heimly Pensjonat  (open late May to September), a quiet guesthouse 500m walk from the station.

Converted from a 1930s home and renovated in 2018, it has 22 small rooms (from 2500 NOK), some with fjord views, and all with private bathroom.

And although we didn’t actually get to stay there on our trip, we recommend checking out the lovely Flåm Marina right on the waterfront. They have family rooms and rooms with a kitchenette so are great if you’re self-catering.

Where to eat in Bergen and Flåm

Since there’s no buffet car on the Flåm railway, you’ll probably want to eat before your trip or afterwards.

Here are a few options we like in Bergen and Flåm.

If you want to pick up a tasty pastry or sandwich for the journey, we like the Flam Bakery , right by the train station. It sells freshly made bread, cakes, croissants and pizzas to eat in or take with you.

For something more substantial, the Flåm Marina hotel has a good restaurant with lovely views of the fjord. It serves traditional Norwegian dishes and pizzas – we suggest you try the fish soup.

Bergen has loads of places to eat. If money is no object, our top choice is the Lysverket restaurant at Bergen’s KODE art museum. 

Specialising in New Nordic cuisine, this Michelin-star restaurant serves a tasting menu (1849 NOK) that features dishes such as brown crab, rice and truffle and langoustine tempura.

And if you’re on a budget, we recommend the Daily Pot for its tasty vegetarian bowls of soups, curries and salads – we particularly like the vegan cheesecakes!

Top tips for riding the Flam railway

• The train can get very busy in high season, so we recommend avoiding July and August if possible.
• Most cruise ship passengers ride the railway in the middle of the day, so we suggest travelling early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the crowds.
• Check the Flam harbour website to see if there’s a cruise ship in port when you arrive. If there is, pick a different day, if you can.
• We think winter is the best time to ride the railway if you want to avoid the crowds. The surrounding scenery looks beautiful covered in snow and there are fewer people around.
• There are only a couple of public toilets on the train. We suggest using the facilities in Flam or Myrdal, so you don’t spend most of the journey in the toilet queue.
• There’s no buffet car on the train, so bring your own water bottle and food if you need a snack.

Several thousand people a day can descend on Flåm (resident population: 450) on summer weekends. Don’t let this put you off, though – there are plenty of ways to avoid the worst of the crowds.

It all comes down to timing: travel in spring or autumn, or at least midweek in the busy months of June to August.

May is one of our favourite months to travel on the railway, as the waterfalls are particularly dramatic and full of melting ice water, and surrounding fields and countryside is lush and green.

Winter is a good option, too, when the deep turquoise of the frozen waterfalls along the route is unforgettable.

Buying tickets: Bergen to Flåm

You can buy tickets up to 90 days in advance and reserve a seat from Bergen to Myrdal on long-distance Bergen to Oslo trains (not local trains).

There are no seat reservations on the Flåmsbana. Check here to find departure times, book online and get an e-ticket sent straight to you.

Prefer to take a tour?

If don’t want the hassle of buying all the tickets separately, but still want to ride the Flåm railway and do a boat trip on the fjord, this one-day self-guided tour is a nice option. It lets you enjoy spectacular scenery along the way and includes all of the bus, boat and rail tickets you need for the entire journey.

Interrail and Eurail passes are valid from Bergen to Myrdal (paid seat reservations essential), and will get you a 30% discount on single tickets from Myrdal to Flåm (regular single fare 470 NOK).

Without a pass, Bergen to Flåm costs 841 NOK each way, depending on the time and date of travel.

Take a look, too, at the Norway in a Nutshell circuit, which you can get from Bergen or Oslo. 

Bergen to Flåm is just a part of it, so check whether the set itinerary matches with where you want to go. 

For more on the tour and whether it’s right for you, see our guide, Norway in a Nutshell: the DIY option .

See also:  Visiting Bergen on a budget A guide to Scandinavian rail passes

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We are flying into Oslo this winter and planned to travel to Bergen by rail. If we want to see Flam too should we plan on buying two separate tickets on the way back to Oslo with an overnight in Flam?

We are doing the Hurtigruten cruise and are adding on some days in Bergen and Oslo and want to experience the train trip between the two. We’ld like to travel on the Flam railway too. Is it reasonable to take the Oslo/Bergen train and detour to Flam from Myrdal and return to continue the trip?

Will be coming via cruise ship to Bergen, & would like to ride the Flam railway. We will be in port from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Is this possible to do in this time frame with time to check out the waterfall in Flam & look around a little also? What time should I book our train out & back & what is the best way to get to the train station in Bergen? Thanks!

1. I would like to take the train from Bergen to flam ,spend the night and continue on to oslo. do I need to purchase my tickets from different places? or would this be all one purchase. sounds like the train into Flam is different? 2. does the train from Bergen to Oslo go thru Flam? I just want to see as much as I can in my short time. unable to do Norway in a nutshell as the other couple we are traveling with feels it will be too much [physically]

Looks like you could overnight in Flåm but if you wanted to go to Oslo you would have to change at Myrdal first. Easiest option is probably to buy tickets separately!

I’m a bit confused about how to plan the trip. We fly into Oslo and from Oslo should we get a train to Bergen to then go to Flam?

That would work, yep – or you could fly to Bergen if you wanted to. It’s about an hour’s flight.

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Guide to norway’s flåm railway: flåm to bergen train.

If you’re wondering how to take Norway’s Flåm Railway, I’ve put together my experience with it in this guide! Whether you’re taking the Flåm to Bergen Train or doing a return day trip from the village of Flåm, here’s everything you need to know.

“All aboard!” called our railway conductor as we clambered from the snowy platforms into our old-fashioned carriages, all clamouring for a window seat to enjoy the legendary views of the Flåm railway. 

Known as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, the Flåm railway extends 20 kilometres from the village of Flåm up to Myrdal, where it connects to the Bergen/ Oslo line. 

And, after spending a chilly but chic 24 hours in Flåm (with snowshoeing, a frosty RIB ride and a stay at the historic Frentheim Hotel), we were about to use the Flam railway to journey back to Bergen. 

This blog post contains affiliate links. I was a guest of Norway’s Best. All opinions are my own.

What is the Flåm railway? 

The village’s tourism industry is largely thanks to the Flåm railway. A 20 kilometre branch line running from Myrdal to Flåm, it connected the village to Norway’s two biggest cities, bringing tourists but also providing valuable transport for locals. 

The Flåm railway weaves around its fjord and ascends into the mountains, through some of the most picturesque scenery in Norway. 

It’s delightfully old-world, with wooden seats and old-fashioned luggage racks, and by taking a window seat, you’ll see some of the region’s most charming yet rugged scenery unfurl before you. 

There’s even a 180-degree tunnel, so passengers on both sides can take in one of the most spectacular views. 

Flåm to Bergen train

Like many tourists, we took the Flåm to Bergen train route by changing at Myrdal to the Bergensbanen which led to Norway’s second-largest city. This is an easy way to connect the village with Bergen (and you can do the same the other way to connect it with Oslo).

Flåm railway history 

Dating back to 1923, the Flåm railway was one of the world’s most difficult railways to build, thanks to the challenging terrain of this part of Norway. 

Construction took 20 years, and it finally flung open its carriage doors in 1940.

If you want to memorise some statistics about Flåm railway, just remember the number “20”. It took 20 years to be built, it’s 20 kilometres long, there are 20 tunnels and it cost 20 million NOK. Yes, that is all just one crazy coincidence! 

When the roads came to Flåm in the late 1980s, the ongoing need for the railway was debated; but as it was already proving to be a tourist attraction and remained important for locals travelling between Bergen and Oslo, it was privatised by a new company.

This company was the mother company of Norway’s Best, which now owns 50% of the railway. 

They agreed to fund the continuous running of the railway by expanding the historic Fretheim Hotel and building a cruise port, which has further boosted Flåm’s popularity with tourists.

In the summer months, there are up to 10,000 visitors per day. 

The Flåm railway was the impetus for other tourism industries to build up around the village, including electric boats running on the UNESCO World Heritage fjord and snowshoeing tours in the nearby mountains. 

Plus, there’s the Flåm railway museum , where you can learn about the fascinating story of the railway (in much more detail!).  

What’s riding the Flåm railway like? 

As I cosied up in my window seat, camera in hand, I took a glimpse of the view unfurling below me. 

We weren’t graced with the best visibility on our February trip in Norway, but we could still take in dramatic drops into frozen rivers and tilt our heads upwards to the towering mountains above. 

The train dates back to 1940, and the carriage looked like it may be a relic of this time, with nostalgic seating (reminding me a little of the Palma to Soller train in Mallorca ) and wooden panelling. 

Halfway, we stopped at a waterfall, where we could evacuate the train, stretch our legs and take in the views. We’d already summited a fair way into the mountains by this point, and the blistering wind outside made me quickly retreat back to my cosy seat, where I enjoyed snapping more photos of the frozen landscape. 

It was snowing sideways at Myrdal; we breathed in the fresh, thin mountain air on the short walk from the train to the heated waiting area. 

40 minutes later, we exchanged the poetic Flam railway for a much more modern Bergensbanen to Norway’s second largest city, leaving the mountains behind us as we ploughed towards Bergen’s more temperate climate. 

The Flåm railway was everything I love about nostalgic train journeys.

While it was only short, its cosiness and incredible views helped it soar to one of my favourite train journeys in Europe ; and as I sat on the much more contemporary train to Bergen, I knew that the hour I spent in a time warp on the Flam railway would be an experience I’d be keen to repeat. 

Is it worth doing the Flåm railway in winter? 

Our Flåm railway experience took place in February, and we were unlucky with the weather (“it’s not normally this bad!” pretty much every local told us as we watched the clouds roll in). 

However, the mist parted enough to offer a glimpse of the landscape that the railway meanders through; an alluring snapshot of what could be if we had perfect visibility! 

As a train fanatic, I tend to take the rough with the smooth and enjoy the art of train travel, even if the conditions aren’t perfect. So, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience riding the Flam railway, and I think that any other train lover would feel the same. 

However, if you’re embarking on the railway for the views alone, I would recommend exploring on a clear day – in winter or in summer. The colours of the landscape will be more vivid in the summer months, but I’m a sucker for landscapes enhanced by a snowy blanket! 

How to do the Flåm railway: practical tips 

Here’s how to plan a Flam railway adventure for yourself. 

Flåm to Oslo or Flåm to Bergen train

Probably the most popular way to enjoy the Flåm railway is to use it as part of transport from Flam to Bergen or Oslo. 

Anne Hirst, the host of Norway’s best, told us that “most tourists come from Bergen”, as it’s a journey time of only around three hours. Oslo is five to six, so it’s still certainly possible in one day. 

To connect with either Bergen or Oslo, simply take the railway its full distance and then change trains at Myrdal. You can book combination tickets on the VY website .

Flåm railway as a day trip from Flåm

Of course, it’s entirely possible to take the Flåm railway as a day trip from the village. If you want to do a round-trip journey from Flåm to Myrdal and back to Flåm, you can easily book tickets on Norway’s Best website , or in person at the station. 

You can also check the most up-to-date timetable on Norway’s Best website ( click here ) and decide which will be best for your trip. The train journey takes 50 minutes each way. 

Flåm railway as a day trip from Bergen 

It would be difficult to do the Flåm railway day trip independently from Bergen. 

However, I found a Get Your Guide tour that includes a fjord cruise, time in Flåm and the return transport, which is doable as a Bergen day trip. 

It’s a self-guided trip, with all tickets included. 

Click here to read more about it.

There is also this Get Your Guide tour available from Oslo , which includes round-trip transport, a private guide, tour on the railway and a fjord tour – it’s a fantastic way to see fjord Norway from its capital.

Where to stay in Flåm

If you’re spending a night or two in Flåm, there’s nowhere better than the historic Fretheim Hotel .

Dating back to the late 19th century, the hotel offers a timeless mix of period furnishings (I loved the roll-top bath) and contemporary amenities.

Our room had a fjord view – an idyllic backdrop to enjoy a morning cup of coffee – and the reception area has huge windows where you can take in even more views.

The hotel’s restaurant serves up imaginative dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients.

Embark on the trip of a lifetime on the Flåm railway!

As you climb on board the Flåm railway, cosying up in one of the seats ready to gaze at the phenomenal views, you’ll experience one of Norway’s most romantic and nostalgic travel experiences.

While it’s an attraction in its own right, it provides a valuable connection between this otherwise isolated city and Norway’s main metropolises.

Travel is often about the journey, and it just so happens that the Flåm railway is a particularly beautiful one! 

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