Day trips · Bergen · Norway
4 best day trips from Bergen
Where to go when you want a day away from Bergen, and how long it really takes.
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Bergen is Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord (A full day, about 10–12 hours round trip). The closest option is Lysøen, about 30 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 4
- Closest
- Lysøen (30 km)
- Most popular
- Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord | 165 km | A full day, about 10–12 hours round trip | Train to Myrdal, Flåm Railway, fjord boat and bus via Voss | First-timers, Couples, Families |
| Hardangerfjord | 75 km | About 1 hour 15–30 minutes by bus | Bus to Norheimsund, then fjord boats in summer | Couples, Quiet stays, Families |
| Voss | 100 km | About 1 hour 15 minutes by train | Bergen Railway from Bergen station | Families, Couples, Quiet stays |
| Lysøen | 30 km | About 1 hour by bus and boat | Bus to Buena quay, then a short boat crossing in summer | Couples, Quiet stays, Culture |
The day trips
165 km · A full day, about 10–12 hours round trip
1.Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord
The classic fjord round trip combines the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, the steep Flåm Railway down to the village of Flåm, a boat through the narrow, UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen and a bus back to Voss and the train to Bergen. It can be booked as a package or as separate tickets.
- Getting there
- Train to Myrdal, Flåm Railway, fjord boat and bus via Voss
- Best for
- First-timers, Couples, Families
75 km · About 1 hour 15–30 minutes by bus
2.Hardangerfjord
Norheimsund on the Hardangerfjord has the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, which you can walk behind, and summer fjord cruises towards Eidfjord and the Vøringsfossen waterfall. The fjord's fruit orchards blossom in May, and local cider farms sell their produce.
- Getting there
- Bus to Norheimsund, then fjord boats in summer
- Best for
- Couples, Quiet stays, Families
100 km · About 1 hour 15 minutes by train
3.Voss
An outdoor-activity town between the fjords, with rafting, paragliding and skiing in season, the Hangursbanen gondola to a mountain viewpoint and lakeside walks. It is also the interchange for Norway in a Nutshell.
- Getting there
- Bergen Railway from Bergen station
- Best for
- Families, Couples, Quiet stays
30 km · About 1 hour by bus and boat
4.Lysøen
The violinist Ole Bull built a fairytale summer villa with an onion dome and carved interiors on this small island south of Bergen in the 1870s. The island has walking trails through pine woods and along the shore, and the house opens for guided tours in the summer season.
- Getting there
- Bus to Buena quay, then a short boat crossing in summer
- Best for
- Couples, Quiet stays, Culture
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Buy tickets in the Skyss app or by tapping a contactless card where available; tickets are not sold by drivers on many routes.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Bergen?
Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord. The classic fjord round trip combines the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, the steep Flåm Railway down to the village of Flåm, a boat through the narrow, UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen and a bus back to Voss and the train to Bergen.
+How long does it take to get from Bergen to Norway in a Nutshell: Flåm and the Nærøyfjord?
A full day, about 10–12 hours round trip — Train to Myrdal, Flåm Railway, fjord boat and bus via Voss, about 165 km.
+How long does it take to get from Bergen to Hardangerfjord?
About 1 hour 15–30 minutes by bus — Bus to Norheimsund, then fjord boats in summer, about 75 km.