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The 15 Best Train Experiences in Scandinavia

24 tours  ·  from $47

Good train experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway - Leaving Bergen by panorama bus
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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Travel from Bergen by bus, visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan add history and humor, but the 10.5-hour schedule leaves little spare time.

“Spectacurlar scenery excellent guides who engaged personally with guests. Tour was avery good choice to get the flavour of the country travelling by rail including the Flam as well as a cruise tour in the fjords.”

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From Narvik: Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway - Narvik station and the walk from the port
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From Narvik: Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

2.Roundtrip Arctic Train Ride on Ofoten Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69

Board the Arctic Train in Narvik for a 2.5-hour round trip to Bjørnfjell, the last stop before Sweden. An English audio guide explains the railway’s iron-ore past and role in WWII as you pass tunnels, bridges, fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and snowy Arctic scenery.

“Excellent experience. Even though the views were obscured by mist in places, this did not detract from the whole experience. (Can’t control the weather) Staff onboard were very welcoming and were more than happy to answer questions. I found them very knowledgeable and even added additional information that I had not thought of. Would recommend this trip and I would definitely do it again if I was in Narvik”

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Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - The mountain road to Tvindefossen and Stalheim
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Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

3.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours linking western Norway’s best sights by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and return to Bergen with an English-speaking guide.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He was also clear with instructions for each part of the tour and handled everything for the group. The activities of the tour were a perfect “Norway in a day” combination. The Viking Village was vey interesting about daily life and overall culture of that part of Norway’s history. The fjord tour was beautiful.”

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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway - Tvindefossen brings an early waterfall stop
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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

4.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen in a Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise Nærøyfjord and ride the Flåm Railway back to Bergen. Guides such as Thomas, Tom, Geir, and Stig provide commentary, while lunch and snacks are your responsibility.

“The minibus was very comfortable and Geir was an excellent driver and a very informative guide. Adding personal experiences to his commentary gave more insight into the Norwegian way of life. He left us at the Viking Village but gave us very clear instructions for boarding the boat for the fjord cruise and the Flam and Bergen trains. A guided tour of the Viking Village is included in the price. It is optional but well worth joining as you only have a limited time in the village. The boat was a lot bigger than I expected. There was plenty of inside seating but, as it was a fine, sunny day…”

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Romsdalen: Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide - Starting at Åndalsnes station
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Romsdalen: Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

5.Romsdalen: Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $64Best value

Ride the Rauma Railway round trip from Åndalsnes with an English guide or onboard audio commentary. The slow train passes Troll Wall, Verma Waterfall, 32 bridges, and Kylling Bridge, with a 30-minute stop at Bjorli. Bring headphones and a charged phone for the audio guide.

“Great trip, scenery unbelievable. If the weather is good it is stunning. The guide was both knowledgeable and funny, he didn't stop talking for the two hours. Highly recommend.”

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Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway - Flåm and the famous railway
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Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

6.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Spend about 15 hours traveling from Oslo through mountain scenery to Gudvangen, cruise the Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the famous Flåm Railway, and return via Myrdal and Geilo. Your private English-speaking driver-guide handles the tickets, transfers, and timing.

“This was an incredible day and a great way to see more of Norway! It was an incredibly long day though so something to be prepared for. Also the food options along the way were not great depending on what you like so definitely recommend eating a hefty breakfast and bringing substantial snacks like trail mix to hold you over throughout the long day.”

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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise - Cruising Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

7.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel from Oslo to Bergen by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and train. You’ll cross alpine scenery, descend to Flåm, cruise Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, then continue through Gudvangen and Voss. This self-guided trip suits independent visitors who can manage a full day and their own luggage.

“The Flam Train journey is the most memorable part. Another best part is the fjord cruise. The most beautiful journey during our 1 week holiday in Norway.”

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Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway - Gudvangen and the Nærøyfjord setting
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Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

8.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

Travel from Oslo to Norway’s fjord country by private car, train, and boat. You’ll ride the Flåm Railway, cruise Sognefjord, and stop for photos along the way. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Björn, and Joonas are praised for making the long day easier and more personal.

“Accuracy and friendliest guide. Everything was pleasant. Recommend Jonas to everybody. Minivan was clean”

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From Narvik: The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour - Katterat at 373 meters: the evening’s main scene
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From Narvik: The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

9.The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · from $142

Take a three-hour evening train from Narvik along the historic Ofoten railway to Bjørnfjell and Katterat. Your English-speaking guide shares photo tips and a Northern Lights documentary, then serves pastries and warm drinks by a campfire. Anajolie has been praised for lively presentations.

“When we got on the train we initially Sat on the far side, but then decided to move. MISTAKE! Views were from the side we started on, along with first glimpses of Northern Lights (everyone else seemed to be able to see them, but not us). I was feeling a bit frustrated when we got to the first stop as there was a lot of light from the platform & our cameras just weren't picking anything up. I needn't to have worried! The second stop was fabulous: deep snow, twinkling stars and dancing aurora! I was amazed as the sky had been completely cloudy when we left Narvik so I…”

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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway - Oslo to Myrdal on the Bergen Railway
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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

10.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Travel independently from Oslo to Myrdal, down the Flåm Railway, across Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, then by bus to Voss and train to Bergen. Continue to Oslo on the night train, with a sleeping compartment available as an option. Expect tight connections and outstanding scenery.

“All phases of the trip were on time and easily managed! Tickets were sent via text or e-mail to make it problem free!”

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Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - The drive from Bergen to Tvindefossen
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Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

11.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Travel privately from Bergen to Gudvangen, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village before a premium battery-powered Nærøyfjord cruise to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, continue to Voss by train, and return to Bergen by car with an English-speaking guide.

“It was a great day. this tour is a classic you get what you pay for !! Our guide, Arne,was fantastic, he got us to the front of every line, told us where to sit for best experience”

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Private tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - Voss and Tvindefossen: a scenic opening
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Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

12.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

From Bergen, a private English-speaking guide takes you by vehicle, fjord boat, and train through Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway, and return to Bergen via Voss.

“The whole experience was amazing. Our guide, Paal was helpful, informative and good company. The Flam railway was spectacular and the Fjord cruise was incredible. Norway has left us breathless with its stunning scenery. Paal helped us immensely we would not have known how to bring this amazing day together without his expertise. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who goes to Bergen”

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Copenhagen: Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train - Meeting under the clock at Copenhagen Central Station
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Copenhagen: Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train

13.Full-Day Trip to Malmö by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $270

Take a private train trip from Copenhagen to Malmö with a Danish or English-speaking guide. See Gamla Väster, St. Peter’s Church, Malmö Castle, Turning Torso, canals, and Old Town squares, with coffee, a Swedish pastry, and an optional two-course lunch.

“Grazi was an outstanding guide!! She was so informative, funny, great knowledge of the area, and took such good care of us. She met us at our hotel and delivered us back to the hotel even though that wasn’t the original plan. We took buses, train, and subways, making sure we got off and on at the right stops. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide nor had a more enjoyable day. One of the best guides we have ever had.”

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The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen - Starting at Åndalsnes Station
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The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

14.The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Ride the Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back along the Rauma Railway. English-speaking train hosts share stories as you pass dramatic mountain scenery, then pause at Bjorli for fresh air and a close look at railway history. The trip lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours.

“Excellent Trip . make sure to be on time . train was full. scenery was great and the guide gave a good commentary.”

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Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride - Crossing the high country near Hardangervidda
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Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

15.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo for Norway’s fjord country in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Ride the Bergen and Flåm railways, cruise Sognefjord, pass Hardangervidda, and stop in Geilo. Guides such as Janis and Bjørn add local context, but bring lunch and prepare for a very long day.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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