12-Hour Self-Guided Fjord Tour from Bergen with Flåm Railway

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Journey through Norway's UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery
• 02 Cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord, a famous arm of the Sognefjord
• 03 Ride both the Bergen Railway and the scenic Flåm Railway
• 04 Discover Aurlandsfjord and the village of Flåm on a self-guided round trip

Depart from Bergen in the morning and return at night on a unique self-guided round-trip through Norway's breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery. Travel through the marvellous countryside on the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway, cruise through Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and discover the village of Flåm along the way. This 12-hour excursion combines rail, bus, and fjord travel for a scenic Bergen-to-Bergen experience.

Depart from Bergen in the morning and return at night on a unique self-guided round-trip through Norway's breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bergen, Flåm, Voss, Naeroyfjord, Gudvangen, Sognefjord

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Train Journey from Bergen to Voss

• Take a train from Bergen to Voss.

2

Day 02

Express Bus from Voss to Gudvangen

• Take the express bus on the short stretch from Voss to Gudvangen port.

3

Day 03

Fjord Cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm

• Cruise the Nærøyfjord, a narrow stretch of the famous Sognefjord, on a journey that takes you all the way to the village of Flåm.

4

Day 04

Scenic Flåm Railway to Myrdal

• Take the scenic Flåm train from the village of Flåm all the way to Myrdal station, high on the mountainside.

5

Day 05

Return to Bergen via Myrdal

• Change trains at Myrdal station, then board the scenic Bergen Railway and return to Bergen in time for dinner.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bergen Railway: Bergen to Voss
• Express bus: Voss to Gudvangen
• Fjord cruise (Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord): Gudvangen to Flåm
• Flåm Railway: Flåm to Myrdal
• Bergen Railway: Myrdal to Bergen

What's Not Included

• Guide (as this is a self-guided tour)
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Bring a small lunch and snacks/drinks.

Know before you go

• A full travel guide with detailed information about the travel route and each stop will be provided.
• The tour departs from Bergen train station.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bergen, Norge

Tour start

Bergen, Norge

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.