The Flåm Railway at a glance
The Flåm Railway, Flåmsbana in Norwegian, connects the village of Flåm at the Aurlandsfjord with Myrdal on the mountain line. The line is 20 km long and operates all year. One trip takes about 55 minutes in each direction, according to the operator's FAQ, while promotional texts round this to about an hour. In Myrdal you change to the Bergensbanen, which goes to Bergen and Oslo.
The line is short, so it is often paired with something else: a fjord cruise, the Stegastein viewpoint or a long day from Bergen. This page covers the railway itself. For the boat, read about the Nærøyfjord, and for the village, the guide to Flåm.
Our picks: Flåm Railway day tours
There is no stand-alone railway ticket here, only day tours that include the Flåm Railway. The guided options add the Viking village and a Nærøyfjord cruise, and the minibus day adds the Stegastein viewpoint.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Minibus day with Flåmsbana, cruise and Stegastein
- Flåmsbana Railway tickets
- Nærøyfjorden Cruise tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
The title adds the Stegastein viewpoint. Be at the meeting point by 7:45 at the latest, as the minibus does not wait.
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Guided day with Viking village, cruise and Flåm Railway
- Guided tour of Njardarheimr Viking Village
- Flam Railway
- Two-hour cruise on Naeroyfjord
Photo stops include Kjosfossen waterfall, and the Bergen Railway is part of the day. It adds Viking-age background but is not a stave church tour.
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Viking village, fjord cruise and Flåm Railway by vehicle
- Tickets to Viking Village
- Nærøyfjorden Cruise
- Flåm Railway
An English-speaking driver-guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. Children under 4 are not allowed on this tour.
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Fjord cruises, rail combinations and day trips around the Sognefjord, with live prices and availability.
Flåm Railway tickets
Booking rules that decide your day.
Book early
Tickets are usually on sale up to 120 days before travel. A ticket is valid only for the departure printed on it, and the railway does not keep a waiting list.
Interrail and Eurail
On an active Interrail or Eurail travel day you get 30 % off regular single tickets. It is a discount, not free travel. You can buy through Entur, at a rail counter or by phone customer service.
No general discounts
The Flåm Railway does not offer general discounts for students, seniors or accompanying persons.
Bikes
If you bring your own bike, you need a bike ticket from Vy or Entur.
This page gives no fare table or timetable. Prices and departures change by season, so check them with the operator when you book. Tours with the train inside are described in the last section of this page.
Myrdal to Flåm by train
The ride down from the mountain line.
Myrdal is a junction on the Bergensbanen, and it is where the Flåmsbana starts its descent towards the fjord. The station has neither a ticket office nor ticket machines, so you must hold your ticket before you arrive. If you travel from Oslo or Bergen on the Bergensbanen, get off in Myrdal and board the Flåmsbana. The reverse works in the same way: you ride up from Flåm and continue on the main line.
The line drops from the mountains to the fjord over 20 km, with 20 tunnels along the way. Because the ticket is valid only for one departure, plan the change in Myrdal with some room. You find the route to Bergen below and the wider connections on the getting there page.
Bergen to Flåm by train
One change in Myrdal.
From Bergen, you take the Bergensbanen to Myrdal and change there to the Flåm Railway. As a rough guide without disruption, the whole trip takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. Because the two parts have their own tickets and the Flåmsbana ticket is valid for one departure, book the Flåm leg first and then pick a Bergen departure that fits. Read more about this stretch at the Flåm Railway from Bergen, which looks at it from the Bergen side.
The day trip from Bergen is the alternative when you do not want to organise the legs yourself.
The line and its museum
Hand-built tunnels and a free exhibition.
Construction ran from 1923 to 1940, and the line opened on 1 August 1940. It became electric in 1944. Of its 20 tunnels, the operator says most were built largely by hand. The Flåmsbanamuseet in the old station building in Flåm tells this story, and entry is free.
Tours with the railway
The tours here are combinations rather than a plain train ticket. A 12-hour tour from Bergen includes tickets for the Viking village Njardarheimr, a Nærøyfjord cruise and the Flåm Railway, with a driver-guide. It has no food and does not take children under 4 years. A 10.5-hour tour includes a guided visit to the Viking village, the Flåm Railway, the Bergen Railway, a 2-hour cruise and photo stops, with all local taxes and fees. A 13-hour minibus tour includes Flåm Railway tickets, cruise tickets and all fees in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Flåm Railway take?
About 55 minutes in each direction, according to the operator's FAQ. Some promotional texts round this to about 60 minutes.
Can I buy a ticket in Myrdal?
No. Myrdal has neither a ticket office nor ticket machines, so buy before you travel.
Is there a discount with Interrail or Eurail?
Yes, 30 % on regular single tickets on an active travel day. General discounts for students, seniors or accompanying persons do not exist.
Can I take my bike on the train?
Yes, with a bike ticket from Vy or Entur.
Does the Flåm Railway run in winter?
Yes, it operates all year. Departure times change by season, so check the timetable for your date.