Norway offers some of Europe's most spectacular railway journeys, combining comfortable trains with breathtaking scenery. The famous Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen is widely regarded as one of the world's most scenic railways. Other highlights include the journey from Oslo to Bodø, the Rauma Railway between Dombås and Åndalsnes, and the scenic coastal route from Oslo to Stavanger.

Norway by train can be booked in two ways:

• Separate train tickets to and within Norway
• Fully organised rail tours with hotels and scenic railway routes

On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.

Train tickets to and within Norway

With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Norway online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including Vy, SJ Norge, Go-Ahead Nordic and Deutsche Bahn.

• Train tickets for all Norwegian rail operators, including Vy, SJ Norge and Go-Ahead Nordic
• Domestic train tickets throughout Norway, including overnight trains
• Train tickets to Denmark with seat selection, as part of your journey to Norway
• Train tickets to Kiel for the ferry connection to Oslo
• Interrail reservations for Norwegian trains
• Official rail fares with no booking fees

In short: book train tickets to and within Norway in one place, including domestic services, international connections and Interrail reservations.

Start booking in the international train planner

Organised rail tours in Norway

HappyRail has specialised in fully organised rail holidays since 2002. Our Norway rail tours combine famous railway lines, comfortable hotels and carefully planned itineraries for a relaxed way to explore the country.

• Fully organised rail tours across Norway
• Famous routes such as the Bergen Line
• Combinations of train, ferry and coach through fjords and mountain regions
• Hotels close to the railway station
• Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
• Clear travel documents before departure
• Support during your journey

HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and fully organised rail tours throughout Norway.

Norway in a Nutshell & scenic rail journeys

Norway is home to some of Europe's most famous scenic railway routes. One of the classics is the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen, crossing forests, mountains and the spectacular Hardangervidda plateau before descending towards the west coast.

At Myrdal, you can transfer to the world-famous Flåm Railway. This spectacular branch line descends from the mountains to the village of Flåm, on the shores of the Aurlandsfjord, one of the branches of the Sognefjord.

From Flåm, many travellers continue by boat through the fjords to Gudvangen before returning by coach to Voss, creating the famous Norway in a Nutshell journey.

Bergen itself is an excellent starting point for fjord cruises and voyages with the famous Hurtigruten coastal service.

More scenic rail routes in Norway

Other outstanding railway journeys include Oslo – Bodø, the Rauma Railway between Dombås and Åndalsnes, Kristiansand – Stavanger, Trondheim – Åre in Sweden and the spectacular Narvik – Stockholm railway.

Norwegian trains are comfortable and spacious. Most services offer one standard class with generous legroom, while selected trains also feature premium or business seating.

Travelling to Norway by train

There are two popular ways to reach Norway by rail. Travel via Copenhagen and Gothenburg to Oslo, including overnight train options on part of the journey, or travel to Copenhagen and continue by ferry to Oslo.

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