The Flåm Railway Round Trip
Flåm Railway is one of the experiences we at Norway’s best are most proud of. It is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, and over 20 km the train takes you from the fjord in Flåm to the high mountains at Myrdal station. The journey is breathtaking, whatever the season.
Flåm Railway – what will you experience?
Flåm Railway is one of Norway’s largest attractions and takes you through some of the most impressive scenery in Western Norway. During the one-hour journey to Myrdal (867 metres above sea level), you will experience:
- Waterfalls and mountains: The train passes steep mountainsides and rushing rivers. In fact, 80 per cent of the line has a gradient of 5.5 per cent.
- Kjosfossen waterfall: There is a five-minute photo stop at the waterfall, where you can step out onto the platform for a closer view.
- Cultural landscape: See the old Flåm Church from 1670 and small mountain farms set on steep hillsides.
- Engineering achievement: The railway is one of the steepest standard-gauge lines in the world, with 20 tunnels, 18 of which were excavated by hand.
Good to know
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Meeting point
Meet at Flåm Station.
Timetable
One of the world’s most beautiful train journeys
Visitors travel from across the globe to experience this railway. Flåm Railway has repeatedly been named one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe and the world, including by publications such as National Geographic and Lonely Planet.
Take the journey and decide for yourself.
An impressive engineering achievement
Construction of Flåm Railway began in 1923 and was completed in 1940. The 20 km line is one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, with 80 per cent of the route at a gradient of 5.5 per cent. The line includes 20 tunnels, 18 of which were excavated by hand. One of the tunnels even features a 180-degree turn inside the mountain.
It remains one of the greatest engineering challenges ever undertaken in Norway.
Fun fact: The number 20 is significant for Flåm Railway:
- The line is 20 km long
- It has 20 tunnels
- It took around 20 years to build
- It cost approximately NOK 20 million to construct
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.
One-way tickets
For combined trips with the Flåm Railway and the Bergen Railway (Oslo), please purchase your ticket at vy.no
Do you want to explore the mountains on foot or by bike? One-way journeys with Flåm Railway are included in the packages listed above.
Eurail/Interrail passengers
Eurail and Interrail pass holders with active travel days are offered a 30% discount on single tickets.
NB! Such tickets may be purchased at staffed train stations, Entur and Vy customer service by phone.
Sold out of tickets for the departure you want?
If departures are sold out, our customer service team will not have any additional tickets available for purchase. We suggest you consider an alternative date for your travel.
Contact information
Flåmsbana AS – The Flåm Railway
Flåm customer center:
Sales office & information Tel: +47 57 63 14 00
Booking groups and agents Tel: +47 57 63 21 00
Email: info@flamsbana.no
VY Customer Service Center: Tel: +47 61 05 19 10
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Related activities
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.