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.

Train on Kylling Bridge - Railway bridge in Rauma Leif Johnny Olestad - Visit Norway

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.

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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?

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