Long-distance trains in Norway
Several long-distance trains depart daily on all main routes. There are different railway companies in Norway: Vy, SJ Norge and Go-Ahead Norge. Each company operates specific routes, but train types and facilities are comparable. Interrail passes purchased via HappyRail are valid on all long-distance train operators in Norway. On almost all long-distance routes, reservations are compulsory – book directly via our train planner, choose "Reservations". 

All long-distance trains have: power sockets, restaurant car (snacks, drinks, light meals – sometimes no card payments in remote areas), free wifi (may drop out in remote areas).

2nd class: comfortable 2+2 seats, free wifi and power sockets. Access for everyone to the restaurant car.



1st class (Ekstra / Pluss / Premium Pluss):
Some trains: 2+2 seats, more space and adjustability, plus free corner with hot/cold drinks and snacks.
Other trains: 2+1 seats, electronically adjustable, with the same extras.





Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway)
The Flåmsbana is one of the most spectacular railway lines in Europe. This steep line runs from the fjord village of Flåm up to Myrdal on the Bergen Line.
One class, retro coaches. Reservation compulsory. Interrail passes give 30% discount on single tickets. 

Night trains in Norway

Night trains run on the following routes:

Oslo – Bergen (Vy)
Oslo – Stavanger (Go-Ahead Norge)
Oslo – Trondheim (SJ Norge)
Trondheim – Bodø (SJ Norge)

(A separate route, the Arctic Circle Train to Narvik, is operated by SJ Sweden and falls under Swedish night trains.)

Interrail passes purchased via HappyRail are valid on all Norwegian night trains. Reservations are compulsory and can be made via our train planner, choose "Reservations".

Facilities: Wifi, power sockets, restaurant car. 2nd class seats: 2+2, adjustable but limited recline, lights partly remain on.

Premium Pluss seats: much larger recline, not flat. 
PlussNatt: seats that can be fully reclined flat, with bedding, open space with semi-privacy (only Bergen–Oslo). 



Couchette (Rest): private compartment for up to 6 people, bedding included, breakfast not included (discount at partner hotels in Oslo and Bergen). 



Soft sleeper: comfortable private cabin for up to 2 people, bedding included, own washbasin; breakfast not included but discount at partner hotels (optional with shower).

Interrail passes are valid on all regional trains.

Examples:

Commuter trains in and around Oslo
Gothenburg–Oslo (international regional train)
Vossebanen (Bergen–Voss, part of "Norway in a Nutshell")

Facilities: Medium-distance trains (such as Gothenburg–Oslo or Bergen–Voss): 2+2 seats, free wifi, power sockets, coffee machine. On some routes reservations are compulsory. City and commuter trains: often 2+3 seating, usually also with wifi and power sockets.

Reservations may be compulsory on certain regional routes; check our planner after purchasing your pass.