Easy to get to

Bergen is an easy destination to get to for your group, whether your clients are travelling from Norway, Europe or even further away. 

Flying to Bergen from abroad

Bergen is easy to get to via direct routes from hubs such as London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Flights from these airports to Bergen takes 2 hours or less. Flight time from destinations such as Stockholm, Paris, Aberdeen, Manchester, Gothenburg and Billund is also 2 hours or less. Check out the list of direct flights to Bergen.

 

Flying to Bergen from other cities in Norway

In addition to the large number of direct flights to Bergen, there are more than 30 flights daily between Oslo and Bergen, making it even easier to connect your flight to Bergen from anywhere in the world.

There are also direct flights to Bergen from 14 cities in Norway. From Tromsø in northern Norway to Kristiansand in the south.

The public transport within Bergen is good and there are frequent buses to Bergen Airport Flesland as well as Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) operating between Bergen city center and the airport. The Airport Bus takes about 30 minutes to the airport and the eco-friendly Bergen Light Rail takes about 45 minutes. 

Fjord Line ferry between Hirtshals in Denmark and Bergen city center

The Fjord Line ferry service between Hirtshals in Denmark, and Bergen, is a popular connection between the European continent and Norway.
It is an overnight cruise taking around 18 hours. The first stop in Norway on the route from Hirtshals is in the city of Stavanger south of Bergen. From Stavanger the journey continues for about 5,5 hours to Bergen. The cruise between Stavanger and Bergen offers fantastic views of the Norwegian coastline.

It is also possible to take the ferry between Stavanger and Bergen as a domestic service only. The ferries are modern, comfortable, and have large panoramic windows so everyone on board can enjoy the beautiful views. Fjord Line’s ships MS Stavangerfjord and MS Bergensfjord are the first and largest cruise ships in the world that sail solely on eco-friendly natural gas.

Travel to Bergen by bus

When travelling around the Fjord Norway region the most common means of transport for groups is by bus. Travelling by bus gives you great flexibility when planning your route. Read more about how to drive to Bergen from Oslo, Stavanger, Ålesund and more. 

Coach parking map for Bergen city center
An online map provided by the muncipality guides coach and tour bus drivers to parking spots and short stay drop-off/pick-up zones and parking spots. Blue dots indicate parking spots, while drop-off/pick-up zones are shown as violet lines. 

The Norwegian Coastal Express - Hurtigruten

If you or your group are planning to travel north after being in Bergen or you are planning to see the northern part of Norway before arriving in Bergen, the Hurtigruten is a great way to travel. These beautiful ships sail between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north every day. The whole journey takes 12 days one way, but you can choose to travel only part of the stretch and continue your journey by bus or plane.

Hurtigruten on shore activities. Photo: Madis Särglepp 

Hurtigruten stops in different ports when going northbound as opposed to when it's heading south. Popular stops are Ålesund, Geirangerfjord and Trollfjorden. 

Starting in the summer 2021 you can also choose to travel between Bergen and Kirkenes with Havila Voyages. Havila will sail the most environmentally friendly ships on the Norwegian coast with one of the world’s largest battery pack allowing them to sail emission-free for up to four hours.  

Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen

When planning how to travel to Bergen include the travelling as a part of the Norway experience. The Bergen Railway (called Bergensbanen) from Oslo to Bergen is Northern Europe's highest railway and includes some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway. The Bergen Railway is also an environmentally friendly means of transport. 

Bergen city center - everything just a short stroll away

Bergen has a compact city center and perfect for exploring by foot. This means less logistics for tour operators organising trips to Bergen and reduces costs for transport. If you are planning to include Bergen in your tour program and have questions regarding how to get here or how to travel around the region, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance or travel tips.