The 15 Best Flåm Railway Trips & Fjord Combinations

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours moving from Bergen by coach, ferry, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Linda, Tracy, and Maria are praised for clear commentary, humor, and careful timekeeping.

“This was a wonderful, well-organized day. I am so impressed with how well it was planned and how our guide, Michael, and driver, Linda, cheerfully and skillfully let us through it. Michael is an awesome guide - funny, warm, informative, and attentive to the scheduling. The morning drive passed by stunning scenery. The Viking Village was amazing - it truly put you in the footsteps of 1,300 years ago. The fjord tour was terrific - the boat was great with plenty of room for all despite being quite full and the views were breathtaking. The trainride from Flam was again beautiful and had a funny surprise! Pay attention to Michael’s…”

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2.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through waterfalls and mountain valleys to Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord before riding the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. English guidance is provided, with guides such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, and Mikael praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Highly recommend this tour. Alvan our guide was very informative and told us all about Bergan and where we were going to visit .It was spectacular, the scenery was beautiful. The cruise and train from Flam.we were very lucky we had nice dry weather ,which helped.Great place to visit.”

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3.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Spend 12 hours moving from Bergen by Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen, Njardarheimr Viking Village, and the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Your English-speaking guide handles the road journey and handoffs, while you cruise to Flåm and ride the Flåm Railway through Myrdal back to Bergen. Guides including Thomas, Geir, Stig, and Tom have earned especially warm praise.

“This was an amazing day from start to finish! So glad we did it. Not cheap but it was worth the money.”

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4.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Travel from central Oslo to Gudvangen, cruise the Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the famous Flåm Railway toward Myrdal and Geilo. A private driver-guide handles the connections, with guides such as Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, and Alekss praised for clear instructions and flexible stops. Expect a spectacular but very long day.

“Absolutely fabulous: worth every cent. The fjords were awe inspiring and the flam train ride with all of the gorgeous waterfalls were both amazing. It was a very ling day (8 am to midnight), but I wouldn't have skipped any of it. This tour is a must. Our guide that drove us to the cruise location. Andrei was very helpful and knowledgeable. The young man who picked us up after the train ride (Bjorn) was also a wonderful person.”

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5.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel independently from Oslo to Bergen by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and train. You’ll change at Myrdal, descend to Flåm, cruise the Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, then continue through Voss. No guide accompanies you, so careful timing and light luggage matter.

“Generally it was an OK trip, the scenery was very good. However, it’s quite tiring to be lugging luggages around from train to train. Especially the train to Flåm, it was very packed and everyone was fighting their way up the train. There wasn’t enough space for luggage storage anymore and I had to hold on to it. The tickets were a little confusing (we thought the cruise ride was a round-trip ticket), my friend and I needed to stay over at Stalheim for the night as we left our luggages at Flåm. We needed to give up our train tickets from Voss to Bergen in the end. Nevertheless, it…”

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6.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

Leave Oslo at 8 a.m. with a private driver-guide, ride through Norway’s mountains to Gudvangen, cruise Sognefjord, take the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then continue by train to Geilo before returning by car. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Joonas, Bjorn, and Sergei have helped make this demanding day run smoothly.

“It was a wonderful experience! Our guide Janice made the tour amazing and ensured that everything ran smoothly. You get to see the most beautiful views and Janice can answer any questions you have about Norway. Would definitely recommend!”

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7.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Travel independently from Oslo to Myrdal, Flåm, Gudvangen, Voss, Bergen, and back by train, boat, bus, and optional sleeper train. You’ll ride the scenic Flåm Railway, cruise the UNESCO-protected Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and cross Norway’s countryside with tickets and connections arranged for you. The pace is brisk, but the scenery is superb.

“Easy to navigate but left no/little time to look around the smaller vilages on the stops. Otherwise very enjoyable. Despite being an raining, overcast day the scenery was still stunning”

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8.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Spend 10 hours exploring western Norway with a private English-speaking guide. Drive from Bergen to Tvindefossen and Gudvangen, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return via Voss. Guides such as Michael, Arne, Vilde, Paul, and Ivan are praised for careful driving, useful commentary, and securing good seats.

“The tour was fantastic! Our driver was very polite and friendly and we have enjoyed the landscape and the beauties of Norway! Our car was also amazing!”

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9.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

Travel from Bergen with a private English-speaking guide such as Arne, Michael, or Pål. See Voss and Tvindefossen, visit the living-history Viking village of Njardarheimr, cruise the Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return by train and private vehicle. Pickup is available from your hotel or port.

“It was a fabulous experience. Gave us such an informative and all around knowledge and feel of Bergen culture and heritage as well as all of Norway. Arne is incredible and texted us where to go and what to do when we were on train or whenever he wasn’t with us Constant information so well organized. Thank you!”

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10.Flam Railway, Stegastein and Fjord Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · from $2,723

Travel from Bergen to Voss, Myrdal, and Flåm by road and rail, then cruise the Nærøyfjord before returning through Gudvangen. The small group is limited to six, with English-speaking guides such as Fary, Faridy, Freedy, and Farid assigned on different departures. Bring food money, layers, and patience for a long day.

“Our guide, Faridy, lots of contact, lots of information through out our travels. Went above and beyond what would be expected. It is a long day so go prepared and well rested.”

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11.Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway Ride to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,174

Start with hotel pickup in Bergen and drive to Gudvangen, stopping at Tvinde Waterfall and Njardarheimr Viking Village. Cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord on a premium battery-powered boat, explore Flåm, then ride the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. English-speaking guides may include Michael or Erika. Confirm the final arrival point before booking.

“Michael, our guide was great kept us entertained and was very informative about Bergen the city as well as places along the way. the tour has the most beautiful scenery. absolutely breathtaking!!! highly recommend this tour to any either just doing the loop back to bergen or departing to oslo.”

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12.Self-Guided Roundtrip (Sognefjord Cruise 5h & Flamsbana)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $403Best value

You’ll connect Bergen by train, bus, boat, and the Flåm Railway on a full-day self-guided trip through Norway’s fjords. Your PDF tickets and route notes cover the transfers, but the exact order can change in high season. Expect about 12 hours, scenic stops, and no guide or hotel pickup.

“A bit confusing. Original info did not match info we received on what’s app. We talked to two bus drivers and they did not have our name. Then talked to cruise boat and they did not know our info, but let us on. Thought it was a 5 hr cruise and train ride back. But whatsapp info had 4 Google drive documents that were our tickets to a 30 minute bus ride to train station for train ride to Voss. Then a 1 hour 15 min bus ride from Voss to Gudvaugen. Then a 2 hour cruise to Nærøyfjord. From there to Flåm. We got on a cruise to Flåm.…”

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13.Full Day Guided Roundtrip From Bergen To Sognefjord With Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $969

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen, then cruise Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord before riding the Flåm Railway. Your private guide handles the connections, with guides such as Emma, Federico, Sveta, and Anika praised for their warm, helpful approach. Pickup is offered, but you return to Bergen’s central station rather than your hotel.

“This was such a brilliant way to see Norway and every part of the trip was amazing. Our guide Emma was excellent and made our whole day such a fantastic experience. She was so knowledgeable on all aspects of the journey and we came away learning lots of interesting facts. We would highly recommend this trip and our guide to any of our friends. Thank you Emma.”

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14.Self-Guided Bergen to Oslo Daytrip With Flamsbana & Fjordcruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $431

Travel independently from Bergen to Oslo by train, bus, fjord boat, and the Flåm Railway. You will cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, change transport in Voss and Gudvangen, and finish at Oslo Central Station. No guide or meals are included, so clear instructions, punctuality, and advance planning matter.

“The most memorable part of the trip was the train from Flam to Myrdal, the scenery was spectacular the train gave us a 5 minute stop to take photos of the amazing Kjosfossen Waterfall which was frozen. The entire journey was breathtaking. The most disappointing part due to freezing weather was the cancellation of the Fjord Cruise because it was frozen. We weren't expecting that.”

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15.Private tour, Bergen to Oslo – Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,109

Join a private English-speaking guide for a 14-hour Bergen-to-Oslo journey by road, electric fjord boat, and train. Cruise Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the steep Flåm Railway, and cross Hardangervidda on the Bergen Railway. From May 1 to September 30, a private vehicle can also take you to Stegastein viewpoint.

“We experienced some truly stunning scenery at every stage of the trip and this experience was really enhanced by the knowledge & professionalism of our fantastic guide.”

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