The 15 Best Train Experiences in Norway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Review of Bergen’s full-day fjord tour, with Njardarheimr Viking village, an electric Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway.

“Michael was energetic, introducing himself as a coffee lover and funny person. Throughout the tour, he told us about various things from the history of Voss to Norway's oil and gas industry. We were lucky to have Michael with us during the Flam train ride to let us know which side the views would be on. Overall, Michael made this trip fun and energetic, and big thanks to Linda as well for driving us all around.”

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2.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69

Ride Norway’s Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Bjørnfjell for fjords, Arctic mountains, WWII history, photo stops, and strong value.

“The scenery was better than expected even given the weather (3 seasons one ride). It encourages to return to Narvik and see more of the area.”

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3.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Review of Bergen’s Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise, and Flåm Railway tour, with practical advice on scenery, timing, value, and what to expect.

“Michael & Linda were outstanding. They brought enthusiasm and kindness as well as so much knowledge about Norway & Bergen. The sights, the history, the stunning views was well worth it.”

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4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

See Norway in one full day with a Viking village, Nærøyfjord cruise, Tvindefossen waterfall, and the Flåm Railway from Bergen.

“It was a great and fun day, blessed with beautiful weather and a clear blue sky. The Viking Village felt more like a tourist consumption experience; to be honest, I was expecting something much more authentic, but had fun with a couple activities, archery and axe throwing. The Nærøyfjord cruise, however, was simply magnificent, clear, calm waters with breathtaking views wherever you looked. Then the magical journey began through the mountains Myrdal, as we ventured deep into a white, snowy, picturesque landscape. Special thanks to our guide, Bjarte, for his exceptional guiding throughout the tour.”

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5.Romsdalen: Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $64Best value

Ride Norway’s Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Bjorli for mountain cliffs, waterfalls, 32 bridges, live commentary, and WWII history.

“Excellent tour very informative and lots cheaper than the cruise company wanted for EXACTLY the same trip”

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6.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Review of Oslo’s private Sognefjord and Flåm Railway day tour, with fjord cruise, scenic trains, guide service, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“This is an all day experience, be prepared for it! That being said it was so much fun. First of all our driver/tour guide was Alekss and he was fantastic! We asked him to pick us up at 2 different hotels in Oslo, no problem and we also asked to stop at the Borgund Stave Church so we left Oslo at 7:15 so we could be sure to have time to stop. We stop at Circle K for gas-food- bathroom break. Alekss was a superb driver and we were confident to get to all our stops on time. We did not have to worry about our getting tickets for the…”

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7.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Review the Oslo to Bergen self-guided journey by Flåm Railway, fjord cruise, bus, and Bergen Railway, with practical tips on timing and luggage.

“Its a good tour, a little tiring though. We did it in winters, I am sure it would have a totally different appeal in summers.”

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8.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

Review of Oslo to Sognefjord by private car, fjord cruise, and Flåm Railway, with practical advice on timing, cost, crowds, and value.

“We had a private car for our journey to the fjords. It was a long day made most pleasant by our very knowledgeable guide. The scenery was stunning and well worth the trip if one does not want to start in Bergen. Despite not being able to take the train due to the flooding, the fjords and scenery were gorgeous.”

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9.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · from $142

Ride Narvik’s Arctic Train to Katterat for campfire snacks, remote stations, photo tips, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Speechless! Amazing people. Amazing places. And i have seen the Northen Lights too! I feel grateful for all this.”

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10.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Ride from Oslo through Norway’s mountain scenery, the Flåm Railway, UNESCO fjords, Gudvangen, Voss, and Bergen in 22 busy hours.

“Highly recommend this tour if you have a limited amount of time in Norway. It was beautiful and so well planned. Itinerary was perfect and easy to follow. I would also recommend the sleeper train. I was rested and ready to go the next morning..thanks to the restful sleep!”

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11.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Spend a full day from Bergen on the Nærøyfjord, Flåm Railway, Tvindefossen, and a guided Viking village visit.

“We had an amazing time, Vilde was an amazing guide who was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my brother’s curious questions! She allowed for the whole trip to be a very smooth, comfortable and enjoyable experience. I definitely recommend.”

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12.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

Review of a private Bergen tour combining Tvindefossen, a Viking village, Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm Railway, and scenic train rides.

“This trip was more than we could have hoped for… beautiful views, perfectly timed travel, expert advice & insights and photos for a lifetime of memories”

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13.The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Ride Norway’s Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli for mountain views, railway stories, and a practical 2.5-hour round trip.

“Beautiful scenery, very interesting commentary. Would recommend this to my friends Marvellous engineering”

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14.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Ride the Flåm Railway, cruise Sognefjord, and cross Norway’s mountain country on a private 15-hour trip from Oslo.

“The experience was lovely. We may have tried to see too much in one day though! :)Our driver and guide was a lovely, knowledgeable person who made the long drives interesting.The only suggestion I have is to adjust the price or at least include food, food voucher”

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15.Arctic Train – The Northernmost Railway in Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $66

Ride Norway’s northernmost railway from Narvik to Bjørnfjell for fjord views, waterfalls, Arctic history, and a practical scenic return trip.

“Be sure you sit on the left side of train - that is where is all the views are! And bring some snacks - there is not food on-board.”

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