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Is it cheaper to fly or take the train between Norwegian cities?

Low fares, baggage fees and the cost of getting to the airport.

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Short answer

Neither the train nor the plane is always cheaper, so compare the total cost for your date: Vy sells Oslo to Bergen train tickets from NOK 359. The cheapest train tickets are low fares that usually cannot be refunded. A Norwegian LowFare ticket has no checked bag included, and the airport train adds to the cost of flying.

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Why

  1. Vy's website lists the Bergen Line train between Oslo and Bergen from NOK 359.
  2. Visit Norway advises looking for low fare tickets for the best train deals and notes that most of the cheapest tickets are non-refundable.
  3. Norwegian's LowFare ticket includes no checked baggage, so a suitcase costs extra.

Details

Flytoget from Oslo Airport to Oslo S costs NOK 276 for an adult, which comes on top of the air fare if you travel to the city centre. The flight from Oslo to Bergen takes under an hour, while the train takes about 7 hours. Entur sells tickets for all train operators without a surcharge, at the operators' own prices.

Tip

Use the low fare calendars on vy.no and norwegian.com to compare several days, and buy train tickets before boarding, since there is a surcharge on board.

What may differ

Discounts change the comparison: Vy gives seniors and students 50 per cent off flexible single tickets. On routes with no railway, such as to Tromsø, the choice is between flying, bus and coastal ship.

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Sources

Prices change, so check Vy, Entur and the airlines before you go.

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