Bergen to Flåm & Aurland: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 111 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train 1 transfer(s) | Vy & Flåmsbana | Check planner |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 13 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Vy & Flåmsbana |
Dep: Bergen station, change at Myrdal
Arr: Flåm station
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Take the Bergen-line train to Myrdal and change onto the Flåm Railway. Search both trains together and leave the fjord activity until you know your arrival time. |
Choosing your journey
Take the Bergen-line train to Myrdal and change onto the Flåm Railway. Search both trains together and leave the fjord activity until you know your arrival time.
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Bergen Start
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Flåm & Aurland 111 km apart
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Change at Myrdal for the fjord
The rail journey starts at Bergen station, follows the Bergen line to Myrdal, then changes onto the Flåm Railway. Flåm is not on the main Oslo–Bergen line. Search the complete Bergen–Flåm journey rather than buying two trains whose times almost meet.
The Flåm Railway itself takes about an hour. Your total journey also includes the Bergen–Myrdal section and the connection, so use the time shown for the selected departure. Leave room for luggage and platform changes. Check disruption notices before setting out, especially when a separate cruise booking depends on the arrival.
Decide whether you are visiting or staying
An overnight stop gives you more room for the fjord than a short visit between trains. Compare the complete room price and meal options before committing. Flåm is a small destination; a cheaper room described as being in the area may be in Aurland or another village and require additional transport.
For a cruise, confirm both ends. The Nærøyfjord cruise runs between Flåm and Gudvangen, taking about two hours one way. Gudvangen is not Flåm station. A shuttle bus or a suitable packaged return can complete the loop, but check that it is included and that the time fits.
Make the return a separate plan
Rail fares vary with the selected journey. Check whether your booking covers both railway sections and whether changes are possible. The cruise, shuttle and hotel are separate unless the package explicitly lists them.
For a day trip, choose the return before filling the middle of the day. For a stay, use the Flåm–Bergen guide when choosing the onward train. In wet weather, keep time for the railway museum and village rather than adding a demanding walk because it was in the original plan.