Trains in Norway
Trains in Norway transport you comfortably to every corner of the land of trolls and Vikings. Travel by day or night between deep blue lakes, frozen plains and misty mountains to amazing cities like Oslo, Trondheim and Stavanger. The Rauma, Bergen and Flåm Railways are attractions in their own right. It's time to experience them for yourself!
Train types in Norway
Trains in Norway are modern, comfortable and ready to carry you across the country all times of the day, they're pretty awesome. You can check times for trains in Norway using the Interrail timetable.
Reservations for most Norwegian trains are shown as optional in the Timetable. However, we advise you to always make reservations in Norway, because trains often get fully booked.
- Route Map
- Domestic trains
- International trains
- Night Trains
- Scenic Trains
Regional and intercity trains in Norway
Local trains and short distance commuter trains in the Oslo area (SUB)
Regional trains linking larger cities to surrounding towns on various short-distance routes.
2nd class carriages only.
No reservation required.
VY Tåg trains (REG / RE)
- Regional trains linking bigger cities and smaller towns around Oslo and Bergen
- Main routes:
- Oslo – Myrdal - Bergen
- Oslo – Oslo Airport – Hamar – Lillehammer – Dombås
- Oslo – Drammen – Larvik – Skien
- Oslo – Lillestrøm – Kongsvinger
- Oslo – Moss – Fredrikstad – Halden
- Reservations on some routes are mandatory.
Go-Ahead Norge trains (REG/ RE)
- Regional trains linking bigger cities and smaller towns between Oslo and Stavanger
- Operating on 3 routes:
- Oslo – Kristiansand – Stavanger
- Stavanger – Egersund
- Nelaug – Arendal
- Reservations on some routes are mandatory.
SJ Norge trains (REG)
- Regional trains at Dovrebanen, Rørosbanen, Raumabanen, Nordlandsbanen, and local trains at Trønderbanen and Meråkerbanen.
- Main routes are:
- Oslo – Dombås – Trondheim
- Hamar – Røros – Trondheim
- Trondheim – Mo I Rana – Bodø
- Trondheim – Hell – Storlien (Sweden)
- Reservations on some routes are mandatory.
Gjøvikbanen AS (REG)
- Regional train from Oslo, through Nordmarka, to Gjøvik.
- Reservations are optional.
With an Interrail Pass valid in Norway, you only have to pay the reservation fee.
Bus services in Norway
Veøy Buss
Service from Åndalsnes to Molde.
Tickets can be bought on the bus.
50% discount for holders of an Interrail Pass.
SJ high-speed
- Trains from Oslo to Stockholm (Sweden)
- Reservations are mandatory
VY Regiontog day trains (REG)
- Trains from Oslo to Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Reservations are optional
SJ Norge trains (REG)
- Trains from Trondheim to Storlien (Sweden)
- Reservations are optional
Night trains in Norway
Domestic night trains (REG)
Domestic overnight trains on the routes:
- Oslo - Stavanger (GoAhead Nordic)
- Oslo - Bergen (VY Tog)
- Oslo - Trondheim (SJ Norge)
- Trondheim - Bodø (SJ Norge)
Sleep in a cosy compartment and awake to inspiring scenery passing your train window.
Keys to sleeping compartments are collected from the on-board cafeteria (Meny Kafé).
- You must reserve a bed or seat in advance.
Go-Ahead Norge night train (REG)
- Domestic overnight train on the route Oslo - Stavanger
- Comfortable beds, maximum 2 adults and 2 childre per compartment
- Complimentary voucher for free water and earplugs
- You must reserve a bed in advance
Tourist trains in Norway
Flåm Railway (RE)
Very wild and scenic train route.
Connects mountain railway station Myrdal to Flåm, located in the magnificent Aurlandsfjord, 865 meters below.
Not covered by rail passes, but holders of an Interrail Pass do benefit from a 30% discount.
Buy your ticket in advance by calling the Entur customer centre: +47 61 27 90 88
Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
Here are the routes between major cities using regional trains in Norway, all covered by the Interrail Pass.
Route | Duration |
---|---|
Oslo to Bergen |
7h |
Oslo to Stavanger |
7h 45m |
Oslo to Trondheim |
6h 40m |
Trondheim to Bodø | 10h |
You can travel to and from Norway from popular cities in the following European countries:
Route | Train / ferry | Duration | Reservations |
---|---|---|---|
Bergen, Kristiansand or Stavanger to Hirtshals (Denmark) | Fjordline ferry | 2h to 17h | Required |
Oslo to Gothenburg (Sweden) | VY Regiontog | 3h 30m | Optional |
Oslo to Stockholm (Sweden) | SJ High Speed | 5h 30m | Required |
Trondheim to Storlien | SJ Norge | 1h 40m | Not Required |
Narvik to Stockholm | VY Night train | 18h 15m | Required |
To travel overland from Denmark to Norway, you can take a regional train from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Gothenburg (Sweden). Then take the direct VY Regiontog listed in the above table. In total, this will take under 9 hours. Reservations are recommended on the trains between Sweden and Norway.
Reservations
Most trains in Norway require reservations, you can find more information under 'Train types in Norway' at the top of the page. Keep in mind that trains can fill up quickly, especially long-distance trains in high-season, so get your reservations early.
How can I make reservations for trains in Norway?
Interrail reservation self-service system
- Interrail
- Regiontog
Administration costs when booking through Interrail self-service
- € 2,- p.p.per train
- Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)
With railway carriers
- Entur Domestic trains
Locally at the train station in Norway
By calling the Entur call centre:
- +47 61 27 90 88 (press 9 for services in english)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 23:00
Opening hours during bank holidays are shorter.
Entur Call Centre handles bookings on behalf of all Norwegian train operators (except Flytoget AS). You may book tickets or seat reservations for the following train operators: Vy (Vygruppen AS), GAN (Go Ahead Nordic AS) and SJ (SJ Norge AS).
Seat reservations are usually available up to 90 days in advance and are not compulsory in Norway. However, seat reservations are highly recommended where available. Popular trains to and from popular destinations tend to be full during holiday seasons (i.e. the Oslo–Bergen Line during summer).
Payment
We only accept payment by card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Payment is required when you book.
Ticket collection
- The easiest way to get your travel documents and receipts is to choose a home print solution. You will receive an e-mail with details and an attached PDF including your travel documents. You can either show the digital documents on your smartphone or tablet, or print your tickets at home and bring them onboard to show the train manager (note: If you choose the home print option, your tickets will not be available for print at TVM’s).
- As an alternative to home print tickets you can request to get your tickets printed at self-service ticket vending machines (TVM’s). You will receive an e-mail with details of your travel, the receipt of your purchase and a booking reference/Order ID that can be used at the TVM’s for pick up.
- TVM’s are available at many of the train stations in Norway. For more information and station details, please see Bane NOR for a list of stations in Norway. Manned train stations in Norway are Oslo S, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger.
Good to know:
- On domestic day routes, there's no reservation fee for 1st class Pass Holders. However, 1st class Pass Holders need to have a seat reservation in upgraded compartments (Komfort, Pluss, Premium - depending on the train company). You can book this for free, but you must book locally.
- On night trains there is no difference for 1st class or 2nd class.
- The Komfort Night place is only offered on the Sørlandsbanen (Oslo–Kristiansand–Stavanger–Oslo) night train. It is available all nights except for Saturday night to Sunday morning and the fee is 230 NOK (approximately €25), which can only be booked in Norway.
Get your Pass for Norway
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Additional benefits include discounts on the Flåm Railway and ferries to and from Denmark
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Tips and tricks for Norway
The main Norwegian train stations
You'll find the hub of Norway's rail traffic in its capital city. Oslo Central Station, "Oslo S" for short, connects Norway's major cities as well as international destinations.
Railway stations in Norway have top facilities:
Lockers
ATMs and foreign exchange desks
Cafés, restaurants, shops
Tourist info
Elevators, escalators
Good access for disabled travellers
Railway companies in Norway
There are 3 railway carriers in Norway that are included in your Interrail Pass: VY, Go Ahead Norge, and SJ.
You can book all trains from these 3 carriers through Entur, either by phone or at their ticket desks at the train station. Reservations are mandatory for most trains. Make sure to get your reservations on time in high season, trains can fill up quickly!
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