Getting Around Bergen
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Bergen Airport information
Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
Approximate taxi fare: 450 NOK
Bergen's Flesland Airport (BGO), 11 miles south of the city center, has convenient connections from Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London and Stockholm.
The new and modern terminal was brand new in 2017. Bergen Airport is certified by the ISO14001 standard
Approximate taxi fare: 450 NOK
Bergen's Flesland Airport (BGO), 11 miles south of the city center, has convenient connections from Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London and Stockholm.
The new and modern terminal was brand new in 2017. Bergen Airport is certified by the ISO14001 standard
Bergen Arrival by train
The Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen is Northern Europe's highest railway. The journey includes some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway. There are four daily departures between Bergen and Oslo and you can even do the trip overnight (which is very practical, but you'll miss the views!). The Bergensbanen train between Oslo and Bergen takes about seven hours, Wifi is offered onboard.
Bergen Arrival by international ferry
Passing the small and charming coves, fjord outlets and the small fishing communities surrounding Bergen, the experience of entering the Bergen region by boat gives you a unique impression of the Norwegian coastal environment, culture and history.
The final approach to Bergen should definately be experienced from deck, either you dock at the cruise terminal next to Bergenhus Festning, Vågen by Bryggen or the Hurtigruten and Fjord Line’s terminal at Nøstet. You will in any case find yourself in the Heart of Bergen, with all the city has to offer. With its rich cultural program, status as UNESCO’s World Heritage City and the entrance to the fjords of Norway, Bergen has not only become the leading cruise destination in Norway. Bergen port has become one of the top “50 ports of the World”. The closeness to the most popular attractions and accessibility to a large selection of nature experiences makes Bergen a favorite destination for those who travel by boat.
The final approach to Bergen should definately be experienced from deck, either you dock at the cruise terminal next to Bergenhus Festning, Vågen by Bryggen or the Hurtigruten and Fjord Line’s terminal at Nøstet. You will in any case find yourself in the Heart of Bergen, with all the city has to offer. With its rich cultural program, status as UNESCO’s World Heritage City and the entrance to the fjords of Norway, Bergen has not only become the leading cruise destination in Norway. Bergen port has become one of the top “50 ports of the World”. The closeness to the most popular attractions and accessibility to a large selection of nature experiences makes Bergen a favorite destination for those who travel by boat.
Bergen Getting around in the city centre
The city of Bergen is 950 years old and the inner city is compact with everything within walking distance. City bikes are available for rent and of course buses (which are all electric) is always an option.
