Norway's Best Train Journeys
Our top 4 recommendations for train travel in Norway.
Here are four unforgettable train journeys that continue to inspire travellers from around the world.
No. 1 - Oslo - Bergen train journey
If you're looking for a convenient travel option between Oslo and Bergen, this train trip comes with a massive bonus: it’s considered one of the most picturesque in Europe. The 7-hour journey begins with gentle countryside landscapes dotted with quaint farmhouses and builds to dramatic fjords, waterfalls, barren mountain peaks, and classic Norwegian forests.
Comfortable, classy trains offer free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, and a restaurant car, making it a relaxing and scenic alternative to flying. This route was recently featured in Great Continental Railway Journeys, now streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, showcasing its cinematic beauty to a global audience.
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No. 2 - Local train to Frognerseteren, Oslo
For those spending time in Oslo, a short escape to Frognerseteren is a local favourite. Just 30 minutes from the city centre, this train ride offers a glimpse into Oslo’s backyards and is especially magical in winter. Watch children ski and toboggan alongside the tracks—a tradition locals cherish.
King Olav V was known to ride this line with skis in hand, and the journey ends with sweeping views over Oslo. After a hot chocolate at Frognerseteren restaurant, stroll down to Holmenkollen to visit the Ski Museum and the iconic ski jump.
No. 3 - Rauma line
Running from Dombås to Åndalsnes, this 90-minute journey is a hidden gem. Located between Trondheim and Oslo, it can be easily combined with a Hurtigruten voyage or linked by bus to nearby cities. The train’s panoramic windows offer uninterrupted views of the Troll Wall (Trollveggen), where base jumpers often take the plunge.
Image: Leif Johnny Olestad, Visit Norway
This route has also appeared in travel documentaries, drawing attention to its dramatic landscapes and engineering marvels like the Kylling Bridge.
No.4 - Flåm Railway or Flåmsbana
A highlight for many travellers to Norway is a journey on the Flåm Railway between Myrdal and Flåm in Aurland. The Flåmsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks, where almost 80% of the journey has a gradient of 5.5%.
Needless to say, it is a beautiful train journey on a lovely old train. This train trip is often combined with a package called Norway in a Nutshell which gets you from Oslo to Bergen via the Flåm & Gudvangen.
Image: Torild Moland, Travelstock.
Whether you’ve seen these journeys on screen or are discovering them for the first time, Norway’s railways offer a front-row seat to some of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe. Ready to ride?