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How do I take the train from Trondheim to Bodø?

Departures, the night train, travel time and how to book.

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Short answer

You take SJ Nord's train on the Nordland Line from Trondheim to Bodø, a 729-kilometre trip of about ten hours with two departures a day in each direction. One of them is a night train with sleeping compartments. Tickets are sold through Entur, as SJ Nord has no ticket office of its own.

Why take the Nordland Line a red train crossing a bridge, a small airplane above and a ferry on blue water below

Why

  1. SJ Nord says the 729-kilometre Nordland Line takes around ten hours from start to finish.
  2. SJ Nord runs two daily departures each way between Trondheim and Bodø, and one of them is the night train with sleeping compartments.
  3. The train crosses the Arctic Circle on the Saltfjellet mountain, at 66 degrees 33 minutes north.

Details

Stops on the way include Mosjøen and Mo i Rana, and SJ Nord also runs extra trains between Bodø and Mosjøen and between Trondheim and Mo i Rana. Besides ordinary seats you can book Premium Pluss, with fully reclining seats, a footrest, a reading lamp and free hot drinks. Visit Norway notes that Entur sells all train tickets in Norway at the operators' own prices.

Tip

If you plan to take the night train, book a sleeping compartment early, since only two trains a day cover the whole line.

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Sources

Timetables change, so check Entur before you travel.

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