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Scenic Railway Journeys through Norway

Nine-day rail journey from Bergen to Bodø across Norway's most famous train lines

Illustration of Scenic Railway Journeys through Norway

Regent Holidays operates this nine-day rail journey through Norway, departing from Bergen and concluding in Bodø. The tour weaves four celebrated Norwegian railways: the Flåmsbana Railway, the Bergen Line, the Dovre Railway, and the Nordland Railway. The itinerary balances train travel with exploration of key cities: two days in Bergen allow time to visit Bryggen and ride the Fløibanen funicular up Mt. Fløyen; Oslo and Trondheim each receive two days with free time and options to visit museums, galleries, and historic sites such as Nidaros Cathedral. The Nordland Railway segment, the longest train journey in Norway, crosses 293 bridges and 154 tunnels while passing through lush valleys, mountain plateaus home to wild musk ox, and fjord landscapes before crossing the Arctic Circle. Accommodation is in three to four-star hotels, with specified meals throughout. Return flights from the UK are included. This tour suits first-time rail travellers seeking to experience Norway's most famous train lines, as well as repeat rail travellers and couples looking for a pace that allows time to linger in cities between rail segments.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 3 includes a coach segment from Voss to Gudvangen before the boat cruise to Flåm; not all travel is by train on this leg.
  • The itinerary specifies some meals but does not detail which hotels include breakfast, lunch, or dinner; confirm meal details with Regent Holidays before booking.
  • Day 1 arrives by flight; the 'free day' portion depends on flight arrival time, which is not specified.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Thon Hotel Orion

    Fly to Bergen

    Fly from the UK to Bergen and transfer to the city centre where you'll spend the first two nights of your Norwegian adventure. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Thon Hotel Orion

    Explore Bergen

    Enjoy a free day: stroll through Bryggen with its iconic tilted houses, visit the Torget Fish Market, and ride the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mt. Fløyen.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Flamsbrygga Hotel

    Bergen to Flåm

    Take the train from Bergen to Voss, change to continue by coach to Gudvangen, then board a boat and cruise through the Nærøyfjord UNESCO landscapes to Flåm. Upon arrival check in to your hotel; the remainder of the day is at leisure.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Thon Hotel Opera

    Flamsbana Rail Journey

    Board the world famous Flamsbana railway to the mountain station of Myrdal, then change trains to take the Bergen Line to Oslo. On arrival into Oslo, check in to your hotel.

  5. Day 5overnight: Thon Hotel Opera

    Explore Oslo

    Today is free to explore Oslo or book an optional activity: the harbour front, the Opera House, the National Museum, the Fram Museum, or Vigeland Park.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Thon Hotel Nidaros

    Dovre Rail Journey to Trondheim

    Board the train in Oslo for the start of this epic rail journey. The Dovre Railway passes through the Gudbransdalen valley and the Dovrefjell mountain plateau, home to 300 wild musk ox. On arrival into Trondheim, check in to your hotel.

  7. Day 7overnight: Thon Hotel Nidaros

    Explore Trondheim

    Explore Norway's 3rd largest city and former capital: museums and galleries, Nidaros Cathedral (the largest Medieval building in Scandinavia), the Archbishop's Palace, and Stiftsgarden.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Quality Hotel Ramsalt

    Nordland Rail Journey to Bodø

    This rail journey is the longest in Norway, crossing 293 bridges and 154 tunnels, and crossing the Arctic Circle, from the lush landscape of Trøndelag through rough and barren mountains down to the fjords of northern Norway. On arrival into Bodø, check in to your hotel.

  9. Day 9

    Fly to the UK

    After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for your flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Cruise through the Nærøyfjord UNESCO World Heritage site on a boat from Gudvangen to Flåm, surrounded by steep cliff walls and waterfalls.
  • Day 4Ride the world-famous Flåmsbana Railway from Flåm to Myrdal mountain station, then continue on the Bergen Line to Oslo through mountain plateaus.
  • Day 6Travel the Dovre Railway through the Gudbransdalen valley and Dovrefjell mountain plateau, home to approximately 300 wild musk ox.
  • Day 8Journey the longest railway line in Norway, the Nordland Railway, crossing 293 bridges and 154 tunnels and crossing the Arctic Circle on the way to Bodø.

Included

  • Return international flights from the UK to Norway
  • All taxes & charges
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as specified by B,L,D (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Arrival transfer by airport Shuttle Bus
  • Flamsbana Rail Journey
  • Dovre Rail Journey
  • Nordland Rail Journey

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any meal not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions and upgrades
  • Beverages and items of a personal nature

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The from-price of GBP 2,190 (approximately USD 2,925) includes the Flåmsbana Railway, Dovre Railway, and Nordland Railway journeys, plus return flights from the UK, accommodation, and specified meals.
Which trains are included?
Regent Holidays includes the rail service from Bergen to Voss, the Flåmsbana Railway (Flåm to Myrdal), the Bergen Line (Myrdal to Oslo), the Dovre Railway (Oslo to Trondheim), and the Nordland Railway (Trondheim to Bodø).
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
The itinerary shows guided segments (such as exploring Bryggen in Bergen, Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim) and free days in Oslo and Bergen; confirmation of guide presence throughout should be sought from Regent Holidays.
What is the physical difficulty level?
The tour involves city walking, use of a funicular railway, and train transitions. There is no evidence of hiking or mountain climbs, making it suitable for those with basic fitness.
How many nights are spent in each location?
Bergen (2 nights), Flåm (1 night), Oslo (2 nights), Trondheim (2 nights), and Bodø (1 night).
What is not included?
Travel insurance, tips and gratuities, meals not specified in the itinerary, optional excursions, and beverages or personal items are not included.

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