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Flåm Railway Museum
Small museum beside Flåm Station covering the history and engineering of the Flåm Railway, with historic rolling stock and exhibits on one of Norway’s most famous rail lines.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bergen to Flåm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergen to Flåm will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bergen for Flåm on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VY450
VY450
VY450
VY450
VY450
VY450Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bergen to Flåm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a ferry costs an average of $137.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $153 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bergen to Flåm:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bergen to Flåm costing on average $45 (€37).
A train is $117 (€95) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bergen to Flåm costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Flåm take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 40m.
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (2h 47m by bus vs 2h 33m by car) and save roughly $-1.01 (€-0.83) compared to fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $44 (€36)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Vy Bus4You, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:11PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Bergen to Flåm buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY450 | 7:15 PM Bergen, Busstasjon | 2h56 | 10:11 PM Flåm, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
VY450 | 9:00 AM Bergen, Busstasjon | 2h43 | 11:43 AM Flåm, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY450 | 11:00 AM Bergen, Busstasjon | 3h01 | 2:01 PM Flåm, Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Bergen to Flåm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 21:47. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 31m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 9:47 PM |
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Flåm is pricey by European standards. Food, hotels, and tourist services cost more than in larger Norwegian cities.
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated.
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