The Triangle Tour
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Set out from Oslo with a relaxing train journey on the Southern Railway Line through green forests and heather meadows to Kristiansand on the south coast. |
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The train then heads northwest as the landscape changes to the flat and fertile fields of Jaeren, known for its unusual light. Admire the long, white beaches as you approach the coast at Brusand. |
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| Highlights: Expressboat or bus between Stavanger and Bergen |
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One of Flaggruten's expressboats will carry you from Stavanger to Bergen. Enjoy the fresh air, sea and beautiful coastline and archipelago. We follow the Kongeleia shipping lane, an ancient route often mentioned in Snorre's sagas about the Viking kings. If you prefer bus instead of boat, we can offer you transport with modern buses with great comfort as an alternative. |
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Once you arrive in Bergen we recommend you visit the fish market and sample the delicious fresh prawns, stroll among the old buildings in the Bryggen harbour area and take a trip to the top of one of Bergen's
The Bergen Railway line
The journey from Bergen to Oslo takes you across "the roof of Norway" through a landscape of dramatic beauty. The highest point of the journey is at Finse with views of the blue ice of the
We recommend you to spend a night or two on your journey to experience the cities' individual charm and character. When visiting Stavanger, we can offer you a guided fjordsightseeing on the Lysefjord where you also can exprience the famous rockformation Pulpit Rock. Many travellers also combine the tour with a visit to Kristiansand Zoo, which offer amusements for the whole family. |
| USD |
| Itinerary |
Adult 2nd Class |
| Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-Oslo |
301 |
| CAD |
| Itinerary |
Adult 2nd Class |
| Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-Oslo |
340 |
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Oslo-Stavanger-Bergen-Oslo
Description
- Train Oslo-Stavanger (NSB) - approx. 6:50 - 8:10 hours
- Expressboat Stavanger-Bergen (Flaggruten) - approx. 4:00 hours
- Train Bergen-Oslo (NSB) - approx. 5:50 - 7:00 hours
Season
All year
Departures
All trains and expressboats.
Practical Information
This tour includes two rail lines; the Bergen Railway and the Southern Railway. It’s a perfect way to combine the gentle southern region, the wild, beautiful west coast and the charm of Norway’s capital.
If you start your journey on the Bergen Railway across the roof of Norway, the nature is dramatically beautiful. From Finse, the highest station on the Bergen Line, you can see all the way to the blue ice of the Hardanger glacier. This tour can also be combined with the "Norway in a nutshell" tour.
The voyage from Bergen to Stavanger with the Flaggruten Expressboat offers fresh air, sea spray and plenty of beautiful coastal scenery. In Stavanger we can offer you a fjordsightseeing at Lysefjorden where you can se the famous plateau of Prekestolen (for sale in Norway only). A relaxing trip on the Southern Railway between Stavanger - Oslo takes you through gradually changing scenery, passing through Jæren, with its fertile landscape and special light. Kristiansand is one of Norway’s most popular summer cities, and Oslo has also a lot to offer.
The Triangle tour is offered as a journey with at least one overnight stay. We highly recommend staying a day or two in for example Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand or Oslo.
General information
Optional direction of travel, journey may be started from any railway station along the selected route.
Break of journey is allowed along the whole selected roundtrip. Journey may go via the Southern line or the Vestfold line and Skien as an option, which makes it possible to add the "Telemark Canal" in the itinerary.
Children 4-15 (up to 16) years 50% discount of the adult price.
No senior discount on these tickets.
Seat reservation
- On NSB Regional trains, seat reservation is compulsory.
Seat reservation in 2nd class on NSB Regional train is included in the price on the Combination Tour ticket, where this is requested.
- For an upgrade to NSB Komfort on the NSB rail part, please make a seat reservation for NSB comfort compartment, the supplement is NOK 75.
Sleepers on the night train is extra/will have to be added to the ticket price, prices for single bed compartment, double or 3 beds.
Please note: There is no seat reservation for individual travellers on local trains between Bergen-Voss or Bergen-Myrdal, the client needs the ticket only, and find any seat in the train.
No reservation needed for individuals on the boat and the bus.
Important
Groups consisting of more than 10 persons will have to reserve in advance on boats, buses and local trains.
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- Reservation Time
- No minimum reservation time, but be aware of fully booked long distance trains during the summer season. Generally - first come, first serve!
Destination information
- Bergen
There are city maps at most railway stations and tourist information offices. Bergen Guide - information about attractions, sightseeing, shopping, accommodation, restaurants and cafeterias.
Tel.no. Bergen Tourist Information: +47 55 55 20 00
Internet: www.visitbergen.com
- Oslo
In the "Oslo Guide" you’ll find information about attractions, sightseeing, shopping, accommodation, restaurants etc.
Oslo Tourist Information: Rett opp tel. nr. + 47 24 14 77 00.
Internet: www.visitoslo.com
- Stavanger
In the "Stavanger Guide" you’ll find information about attractions, sightseeing, shopping, accommodation, restaurants etc.
Stavanger Tourist Information, tel.no. +47 51 85 92 00.
Internet: www.visitstavanger.com
- Kristiansand
In the "Sørlandet Guide" you’ll find information about attractions, sightseeing, shopping, accommodation, restaurants etc.
Destination Sørlandet, tel.no. +47 38 12 13 14.
Internet: www.sorlandet.com
Notes:
The combined travel time on this tour is by Train: Oslo- Stavanger (7-8h) by Boat: Stavanger-Bergen (4h) by Train: Bergen-Oslo (6-7h)
Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 3 to 4 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour.
Reservations are not included.
Reservations are recommended on the region trains of the Bergen Railway line and Southern Railway line.
Children between the ages of 4 and 15 are half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free.
