Norway
The Norwegian State Railways' network (NSB) covers more than 3,000 kilometres, with a total of 775 tunnels and over 3,000 bridges. The best known scenic route is the 290 mile-long Bergen Railway, a railroad track through mountains and across rivers with continuous panoramas of unspoiled scenic beauty.
Visit the website of the Norwegian railway company NSB: English version / Norwegian.
Special Trains
There are some special trains in Norway that require a reservation or supplement. You can make reservations before your trip at main train stations in your country or during your trip at most international train stations.
- Long distance trains (NOK50 = €6,30). 1st class InterRail Pass holders have access to Komfort class.
- Connex Norrlandståget (night train)
- Flåm Railway (scenic train, not included in InterRail Pass, but 30% discount)
Network
Norway has an extended railway network stretching from the Southwest coast up to Bodø on the coast of Nordland county. In addition there is the Bergensbanen route that crosses the mountains on its way from Oslo to Bergen on the West Coast.
Scenic Railroad Lines
There are several scenic railroad lines in Norway. The best-known line is the 290 mile Bergen Railway that crosses the high mountain range between Oslo and Bergen. For a distance of about 62 miles the trains run across a windswept and treeless mountain plateau, awesome in its bleak solitude.
Feel the thrill and sensation of your exposure to Norway’s unspoiled beauty on the following railroad lines:
- The Bergen Railway
- The Flåm Railway
- The Dovre Railway
- The Rauma Railway
- The Northern Railway
Smoking
In Norway, smoking is prohibited on domestic trains and inside the train stations.
Related Pages
- InterRail Global Pass (valid in 30 countries, incl. Norway)
- InterRail One Country Pass Norway
- Tourist Information for Norway
- Pass Benefits in Norway
InterRail Passes for Norway
- InterRail Global Pass
- valid in 30 countries, incl. Norway
- InterRail One Country Pass
- available for 28 countries, incl. Norway