Bergen Train Tours: the 15 Best Rides

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

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

Travel from Bergen by bus, electric ferry, and train with a live English or Spanish guide. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add useful stories and help keep the long day on track.

“The trip was fabulous. Our driver Linda was excellent, friendly, and professional. Michael our guide was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and so informative (in English and Spanish). A great way to get a taste of the region around Bergen!”

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2.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 moving from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen to Flåm, with a Viking village visit, Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm Railway ride, and return by train and bus. English guiding runs year-round, with Spanish available from July to September.

“This experience provided exposure to Norway’s diverse beauty in the area northeast of Bergen, through an array of transport: motor coach (narrated tour as we passed through tunnels, and by villages, lakes, streams), walking (through Viking Village with an interesting presentation of the Viking life!), electric boat (Fjords!!), and two types of trains (waterfalls, villages, mountains and streams). Long day (10 hours) but truly felt comfortable with the idea of a return to further explore and relax in these beautiful areas.”

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3.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

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

Travel from Bergen by Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen and Gudvangen’s Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise Nærøyfjorden and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Thomas, Tom, Stig, and Geir have helped make this long day run smoothly.

“Our guide Thomas was fantastic & made us laugh the whole way! We had a great time at the various waterfalls, especially Axe throwing & archery in the Viking settlement. We loved the Cruise and the Flåm railway! 10/10”

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4.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

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

Travel from Bergen by private car to Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal and return via Voss. English-speaking guides such as Arne, Michael, Paul, and Vilde have led this 10-hour private trip.

“Amazing tour! We had nothing to worry about because our guide, Ivan, took care of everything for us! Very pubctual, very friendly, told us about history and curiosities, drove carefully, held our places in line, gave us all the tips! Highly recommend doing this tour! Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen, with a private English-speaking guide, a Nærøyfjord cruise, the Flåm Railway, and a visit to Njardarheimr Viking Village. Guides such as Arne, Michael, and Pål are praised for timing, local stories, and photo tips.

“What an amazing day was had exploring the beautiful sites of Bergen, Voss, and amazingly cool Viking Village experience, and the ever rip Fjord Cruise and Flåm Railway. Our guide Arne was such a joy. He was very prompt, punctual, knowledgeRead more”

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6.Guided tour to Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $444

Travel from Bergen by minibus to Tvindefossen, Gudvangen’s Viking Valley, and the Nærøyfjord. Then ride the Flåm Railway and train back to Bergen. Guides such as Thomas and Stig provide commentary during the road portion, while the cruise and rail sections are self-guided.

“Enjoyed the experience but wish the cruise had involved some guide participation as it would have enhanced the experience”

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7.Bergen to Oslo: Private Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

You’ll travel from Bergen to Oslo with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Tvinde Waterfall and Njardarheimr Viking Village before cruising the Nærøyfjord to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then continue by train to Oslo. Guides such as Ivan, Arne, Michael, and Pål have earned especially strong praise.

“What a great excursion - the trip out from Bergen and the fjord cruise was spectacular! Arne was a fantastic guide - he regaled me and my friends with stories and info about the area that really rounded out the whole experience. I highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Flam Railway, Viking Village Tour with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 10h 30m · from $955

Travel from Bergen to Flåm by road and train, then cruise Nærøyfjord and visit Stegastein before returning around 9 PM. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, train tickets, and cruise are included. Guides named Fary, Farid, Faridy, and Freedy have led recent departures.

“The whole day was excellent! Chauffeured and informed in great detail about Norway by Fary (James) We all had a wonderful visit to the Fjords and Flam Railway The Cook family x”

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9.Private Bergen Walking tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $246Best value

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Bergen’s Bryggen wharf, Bergenhus Fortress, and Mount Fløyen by Fløibanen funicular. Hotel pickup is offered, and cruise passengers can meet near the port. Guides may include Savitta or Ivan.

“We booked the walking tour in advance. The tour was a private one just for our group of 6 people. We enjoyed very much the city and the tour guide was excellent. the itinerary was flexible and adapted to our needs.We had a great day in Bergen”

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10.Full Day Guided Roundtrip From Bergen To Sognefjord With Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $969

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Bergen to Flåm and back by train, bus, fjord boat, and the Flåm Railway. A private guide handles the connections and hotel pickup, while you see Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, Voss, and Norway’s mountain scenery. Guides have included Emma, Sveta, Anika, Federico, and Frode.

“We had a fabulous experience on this tour with Federico as our guide. Federico was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful guiding us through the various aspects of transportation. Because ground transportation was by car and this was not a large group, we were able to get to a couple of locations the buses don't get to. The fjords, valleys, and waterfalls were breathtaking. If we are able to make it back to Bergen, we will ask that Federico be our guide again, if possible.”

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11.Flåm Flexible Tour with Stegastein, cruise and train include

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day

Travel privately from Bergen with Liam, also known as Mr. Liang, through Voss, Gudvangen and Flåm. Cruise the Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway, stop at waterfalls and viewpoints, and adjust the day around weather, train times and your interests.

“Our recent trip with Liam was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality even when we only booked the trip four hours prior. He picked us up and the adventure immediately began. The highlights of our experience included the gorges, exploring Voss, taking a scenic boat ride along the fjords and the lookout point. Each activity was well-organized and timed perfectly with the fjord and train schedule. He was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. What truly set this experience apart was the attention to detail and the genuine kindness of Liam. He went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome and…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,099

Travel from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen to Flåm on a private 10.5-hour tour. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, then ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. Guides such as Arild, Arnie, and Lin are praised for clear local insight.

“The tour was fantastic. Stunning scenery via the ferry then again on the two trains. Arild was our tour guide. He shared his lifetime’s knowledge of Bergen, the waterways, terrain and history of the region in general. The Ferry was comfortable and offered a great way to view the fjords. The train from Flam to Myrdal was another gem. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a real representative slice of what Norway is all about. The train from Myrdal to Bergen was icing on the cake. A terrific adventure!”

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13.Private guided, Bergen to Oslo – Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $1,274

Start with hotel pickup in Bergen and travel privately through Voss, Tvindefossen, Gudvangen, the Nærøyfjord, and Flåm. Your guide handles the connections, including a premium electric boat, Flåm Railway, and Bergen Railway to Oslo. Arne and Paul are among the guides named for this experience.

“Being picked up at our hotel and guided through each of these experiences is a stress free way to truly enjoy these sights! Paul was an excellent guide who was punctual and attended to all our needs. It was nice to do this on our own and not be part of a large group. We stopped along the way when we wanted and to see some beautiful scenes. We were guided to the cruise and picked up afterwards. Paul helped find a nice lunch spot before sending us off on the Flam. Nice train ride with beautiful scenery. We were not prepared fir the cold at the top. Our fault.…”

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14.Winter Tour Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $382

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen with an English-speaking guide, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord, then ride the Flåm Railway and Bergen Line back to town. Guide Geir has led this route, which includes a minibus, fjord boat, three trains, and a maximum of 18 people.

“What an amazing day! Driving towards Gudvangen there is stunning scenery and the Viking village was really interesting. The ferry ride was filled with majestic mountain vistas however the Flåm Railway was the highlight for me. Our guide was great but know that you are making your own way to catch the trains once you get off the ferry.”

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15.Private Day Tour- Flam Railway & Fjord Cruise From Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,061

Leave Bergen at 8:00 for Voss, ride the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, then take the steep Flåm Railway to Flåm. After lunch and the railway museum, cruise the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen before your guide drives you back. Guides named Fary and Farid are associated with this experience.

“It was wonderful. Firstly, Fary, our guide and deriver, was wonderful. Every think is realised as programmed. Also the weather was very good, we were lucky. Thank you very much.”

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