The Flåm Railway Round Trip
The Flåm Railway has been described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. The journey features the finest aspects of the stunning scenery of Western Norway.
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The round-trip tickets will be available 120 days prior to departure date, so keep your eyes peeled if your desired travel date is not yet available.
One way tickets
For combined travels with The Flåm Railway and The Bergen (Oslo) Line, please purchase your ticket at www.vy.no/en
Experience the Flåm Railway
The Flåm Railway is a spectacular train journey running from Myrdal on the Bergen Line down to Flåm station, at the innermost end of the Aurlandsfjord.
Every year, this remarkable stretch of railway attracts visitors from all corners of the world, making the Flåm Railway one of Norway’s largest and most impressive tourist attractions.
Flåm–Myrdal–Flåm
In the space of an hour, the train takes you from sea level by the Aurlandsfjord in Flåm up to Myrdal, a mountain station situated 867 metres above sea level. Myrdal is also a stop on the Bergen Line, which makes it easy to combine the Flåm Railway with trains to and from Bergen or Oslo.
From the comfortable classic carriages, you can watch the shifting landscapes of the Flåm Valley glide past your window. Before the train climbs into the more rugged parts of the valley, it passes farmland, the old centre of Flåm, and the church from 1670. The shimmering blue river follows the railway for much of the journey, and you’ll spot small farms perched in places where you’d hardly believe anyone could live.
The train makes a five-minute photo stop at Kjosfossen, where you can step out onto the platform.
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Meeting point
Meet at Flåm Station.
Fun facts about the Flåm Railway
- The Flåm Railway is 20 km long
- It has 20 tunnels
- It took approx. 20 years to build
- Approx. cost NOK 20 million (when completed in 1940)
- The Nåli tunnel (approx. 1,300 metres) between Kårdal and Pinnalia took 11 years to build
An incredible feat of engineering
Construction of the railway began in 1923 and was completed in 1940, and it’s often described as one of Norway’s greatest engineering achievements. The 20-kilometre line is among the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%.
It includes no fewer than 20 tunnels, 18 of which were carved out by hand. One of them even makes a full 180-degree turn inside the mountain.
The railway runs beside an old construction road that was originally built to transport materials from the fjord up into the mountains during the building of the Bergen Line around 1900. This road is known as the Rallar Road, or Navvies’ Road, and today it’s a popular cycling route from Finse to Flåm.
The world’s most beautiful train journey?
National Geographic Traveler Magazine has named the Flåm Railway one of Europe’s top ten train journeys, while Lonely Planet went even further in 2014, calling it one of the best train rides in the world.
The journey through the Flåm Valley is truly an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime, and people travel here from all over the world to see it for themselves.
Practical Information
Pre-order lunch for your train journey
Feeling hungry? Pre-order a lunch pack and pick it up at Café Rallaren at Myrdal Station – when the train stops there before returning to Flåm.
Lunch must be ordered online at least 24 hours in advance.
The café is open daily from 09:15–18:00 between April and October.
From 17 June to 31 August, it stays open until 18:45.
Explore the Flåm Valley on foot, by bike, or in the air
There are several ways to experience the Flåm Valley, and our packages combine the train journey with exciting activities:
- Flåm Railway and Hiking Down the Flåm Valley
- Flåm Railway, Hiking and Biking Package
- Flåm Railway, Zipline and Biking Package
These tickets are only valid for departures from Flåm, with stops at Vatnahalsen and Myrdal Station.
Need somewhere to store your luggage?
Use the lockers located right next to Flåm Station and the Customer Center.
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Hike the Flåm Valley
Combine the stunning Flåm Railway with an idyllic walk down the Flåm Valley to Flåm.
Explore the Flåm Valley by train, hiking and bicycle
Combine the iconic Flåm Railway with a scenic walk down the 21-hairpin bends of Myrdalsberget and an idyllic bike ride through the Flåm Valley.
Flåm Railway, Flåm Zipline and Cycling
We have put together the perfect half-day program for you who want an action filled adventure in Flåm. This package is a true triple treat – combining the Flåm Railway, the Flåm Zipline, and a bike ride along the Rallar Road.