Bergen serves as a significant transport hub with Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) connecting to international and domestic destinations, a centrally located railway station (Bergen Stasjon) for long-distance and regional trains, and an adjacent bus station (Bergen Busstasjon) for local and express routes. The city's port also operates ferries for both international and domestic travel.
Direct flights are available from various major European cities like Oslo (approx. 55 min), Copenhagen (approx. 1 hr 20 min), and London (from £46 return).
The scenic Bergen Line connects Bergen with Oslo, with journeys typically lasting between 6.5 to 7.5 hours. Ticket prices for this route generally range from NOK 800 to NOK 1200 (€105-€120 / $92-$135), with advance booking often securing better rates.
Express bus services, such as those operated by Vy Buss and FlixBus, link Bergen to Oslo with travel times varying from approximately 9 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. Fares can start from as low as NOK 220 (€20 / $25) when booked in advance.
Regular ferry services connect Bergen to Hirtshals, Denmark, a journey taking approximately 16.5 to 18 hours, with tickets starting from around €31 to €112. Domestic ferries also operate between Bergen, Stavanger, and Kristiansand, with the Bergen-Stavanger route typically taking about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Various international and local companies, including Hertz, Sixt, and Hyre, offer car rental services in Bergen. Daily rates can start from approximately US$33-US$86 (or NOK 399 from Hyre), though prices fluctuate significantly by season, with January often being the cheapest month.
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