The 15 Best Scenic Train Trips in Norway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

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

Spend about ten and a half hours moving from Bergen to Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by bus, electric ferry, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Ivan, Tracy, and Vilde add history and useful timing tips.

“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

You’ll ride 43 kilometers from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, the final stop before Sweden, on a 2.5-hour round trip with English audio commentary, Wi-Fi, photo stops, and views of fjords, waterfalls, tunnels, and snowy peaks. The train is wheelchair accessible, and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“The views were spectacular. The audio narration was worthless since the sound was totally blocked by the noise of the train.”

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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

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through Norway’s fjords and mountains. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return by train and bus. English guidance is provided, with Spanish tours available from July to September.

“I took the tour with my 80 year old mother. It was a long day but an absolutely beautiful day. She had no problem navigating all the activities. The tour guides were so lovely and always there to help us and keep us informed. We could not have asked for a better tour.”

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4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

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

This 12-hour Bergen tour combines a Mercedes minibus ride, Tvindefossen waterfall, Njardarheimr Viking Village, a two-hour electric cruise through Nærøyfjorden, and the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Geir, Thomas, Tom, and Stig lead the road portion, then help you manage the independent train connections.

“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

Take a 2.5-hour round trip from Åndalsnes to Bjorli on Norway’s Rauma Railway. An English-speaking guide explains the Troll Wall, Kylling Bridge, Verma waterfalls, local life, and the World War II gold run. You get a window seat, a short break in Bjorli, onboard toilets, and time for photographs.

“Fantastic train ride through stunning scenery. The waterfalls were spectacular. The train station is right by the quay. The guide was very informative. Well worth it.”

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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

You’ll leave central Oslo at 8 a.m. with a private driver-guide, cross Norway by road, cruise from Gudvangen through Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the famous Flåm Railway toward Myrdal and Geilo. Guides such as Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, Alex, and Alekss have been praised for clear directions and friendly service. Expect a spectacular but very long day.

“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

Travel from Oslo to Bergen in about 12 hours using Norway’s Bergen and Flåm railways, a fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen, a mountain bus to Voss, and a final train to Bergen. You receive tickets and instructions, but must manage every connection yourself. Pack light, start early, and expect a full day.

“The views were awesome but our first train was delayed due to bad rail road conditions and it delayed everything else. I reached out to Easy Travel and they said we will miss the bus cause everything is booked so closely together. They said we should take a cab for a 2 hour drive! I asked other travelers that booked with other companies and they said their company assured them that the boat and the bus will wait. We decided to risk it and follow the other travelers which I’m glad we did or we would have missed out on the beautiful boat ride.”

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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

Travel from Oslo to Sognefjord in a private vehicle, cruise the fjords, ride the Flåm Railway, and return by train and car. Your guide handles the complicated connections and makes photo stops along the way. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Joonas, and Björn are praised for friendly service, though the 15 to 16-hour day leaves little time for lingering.

“So thankful we decided to book this tour! Truly worth every cent!! Joonas (our private guide) continuously expressed exemplary professionalism and was multilingual. He promptly picked us up from our hotel and hosted us throughout our journey. There was always time to eat/drink/stretch along the way at interesting reststops. We experienced unspeakable beauty the entire day trip!”

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9.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

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

Travel from Narvik along the historic Ofoten railway to Bjørnfjell and Katterat, 373 meters above sea level. Your English-speaking guide shares Arctic stories, photo tips, and a Northern Lights documentary, then serves pastries and warm drinks around a campfire. Anajolie has earned special praise for her engaging presentations.

“When we got on the train we initially Sat on the far side, but then decided to move. MISTAKE! Views were from the side we started on, along with first glimpses of Northern Lights (everyone else seemed to be able to see them, but not us). I was feeling a bit frustrated when we got to the first stop as there was a lot of light from the platform & our cameras just weren't picking anything up. I needn't to have worried! The second stop was fabulous: deep snow, twinkling stars and dancing aurora! I was amazed as the sky had been completely cloudy when we left Narvik so I…”

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

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

Travel independently from Oslo to Myrdal, down the Flåm Railway, across Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and by bus to Voss. Continue to Bergen, then return to Oslo by night train. You manage the connections, but the route and tickets are arranged for you. A sleeper compartment is available as an added option.

“All phases of the trip were on time and easily managed! Tickets were sent via text or e-mail to make it problem free!”

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11.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

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

Spend 10 hours traveling from Bergen to Gudvangen by private car, then cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm and ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. An English-speaking guide such as Arne or Michael handles the connections, seating, and scenic stops before returning you to Bergen from Voss.

“Michael was a fantastic guide throughout our trip. He's truly passionate about his job and showed enthusiasm and knowledge that kept the trip fun and enjoyable even with bit of wet weather. We are indeed fortunate to have gotten him for our guide and will definitely come back to find him to bring us around. Go for Michael if you ever signed up for this tour!”

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

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

Travel from Bergen through Voss and Tvindefossen to Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal before returning by train and private vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Arne, Michael, and Paal are praised for timing, storytelling, and practical help.

“Our tour guide Arne picked us up at our hotel on schedule, the vehicle being a people carrier which afforded better views of the countryside and access in/out of the vehicle was extremely easy. On meeting him he immediately outlined our planRead more”

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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 the Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back in about 2.5 to 3 hours. Train hosts share stories as you pass through the Romsdalen valley, then you get a short stop at Bjorli. Sit on the right for stronger views, arrive early, and expect a busy train with no assigned seating.

“We were a little confused prior to boarding our train as the reservation was for 12:50 on loading platform 2. We watched another train with long lines of people waiting to board on platform 1 and it was 12:30. In hindsight I should have put two and two together finally asked at 12:45 and that was our train. Other than that it was perfect! We loved this excursion. It was comfortable and very informative.”

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14.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

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

Leave Oslo early for a private 15-hour journey to Flåm, combining road travel, the Bergen Railway, the famous Flåm Railway, and a two-hour Sognefjord cruise. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, with guides such as Janis and Bjørn praised for clear explanations and warm service. Lunch is not included.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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15.Arctic Train – The Northernmost Railway in Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $66

Ride the Ofoten Line from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, near the Swedish border, with an onboard guide, coffee or tea, and a short stop for photos. The 43-kilometer return trip crosses tunnels, bridges, steep mountain slopes, and fjord country. Check the departure city carefully: this train leaves Narvik, not Bodø.

“Fabulous experience. One of the most beautiful places in the world. Cannot recommend more strongly. If given the chance, take it!”

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