15 Train Experiences in Scandinavia, With the Price and the Catch

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.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69

Board the Arctic train in Narvik for a 2.5-hour round trip to Bjørnfjell, the last stop before Sweden. You’ll pass fjords, mountains, waterfalls, tunnels, and bridges while an English audio guide explains the railway’s iron ore trade and World War II role. Free Wi-Fi, wheelchair access, and occasional photo stops add practical value.

“This was an affordable activity to do in Narvik. The ships offer this at a much bigger price - the difference is you need to walk about 2km from the port to the station. The ship includes a bus. You should sit on the left side of the carriage going up for the best views - but they ask people to swap sides to come back down Very informative recorded audio which explains the history.”

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3.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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4.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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5.Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $64Best value

Take a 2.5-hour round-trip ride on Norway’s Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Bjorli. An English-speaking host shares stories of mountain life, the Second World War, and the Golden Train. You’ll pass Troll Wall, Verma Waterfall, and Kylling Bridge, with a 30-minute break at Bjorli.

“Guide was informative. Beautiful scenery. there was room on the train to check views on the other side of the carriage. Half the price of booking with the cruise ship (P&O) for exactly the same trip! I booked through GYG in advance, but there was no availability for the rest of my party, but luckily there were tickets available for them to book on the day direct (same price as GYG).”

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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · from $142

Ride from Narvik along the Ofoten Railway to Bjørnfjell and Katterat, 373 meters above sea level. An English-speaking guide leads the evening, with a campfire, pastry, warm drink, photo advice, a northern lights documentary, and visits to an old mountain village and museum. Bring serious winter clothing.

“Loved it, although we did not see the Northern Lights, the guide was very interesting and informative. The train was decorated nicely, with subtle lighting to allow good views from the train. The snacks and drinks were lovely round the camp fire. Lovely evening out”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $270

Travel from Copenhagen to Malmö by train with a private Danish- or English-speaking guide. See St. Peter’s Church, Gamla Väster, Malmö Castle, Turning Torso, canals, and Old Town squares. Coffee, a Swedish pastry, drink, and train tickets are included, with a two-course Swedish lunch available on the full option.

“Joyce was excellent and had an excellent day , could have some more sights maybe for Lind included - recommend”

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14.The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Ride the Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back along the Rauma Railway. English-speaking train hosts share stories about the route, engineering, and local sights while you watch the Romsdalen scenery unfold. You get a short stop at Bjorli, but most of the experience takes place from your seat, so arrive early for the best chance of sitting on the right side.

“So east you step of your cruise ship and the station is there for the golden train just show your booking to a guard and on you hop very informative commentary on your journey I would get to the train at least 20 mins before departure because the people who booked with the ship will be trying to board and there will be loads infact they overbooked and some had to get off no seats left I would book with viator they are half the price”

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15.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo for a private 15-hour journey through Norway’s fjord country. Ride the Bergen Railway and famous Flåm Railway, cruise two branches of Sognefjord, and pass Hardangervidda and Geilo. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Janis or Bjørn, handles the route and explains Norway along the way. Lunch is not included.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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