The Flåm Railway at a glance
The Flåm Railway runs 20 km (12 miles) between Flåm at the Aurlandsfjord and Myrdal, where it meets the Bergen line. The operator gives about 1 hour one way and a 5 minute photo stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall. It runs all year. The line is described as standard gauge, not as a rack railway.
You can ride it as a round trip from Flåm or as one leg of a longer journey between Bergen and Flåm. It combines with the Nærøyfjord cruise. This page lists the 2026 timetable, the booking routes and what to check first.
Timetable 2026 from Flåm
Departures from Flåm toward Myrdal, from the Vy timetable issued on 15 October 2025, valid until 12 December 2026.
| Period | Departures from Flåm |
|---|---|
| 1 May to 30 September 2026 | 08:20, 09:35, 10:50, 12:10, 13:30, 14:45, 16:00, 17:10, 18:25, plus 07:20 on weekdays |
| 1 to 30 April and 1 to 31 October 2026 | 08:20, 09:35, 10:50, 12:10, 14:45, 16:00 |
| 14 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and 1 November to 12 December 2026 | 09:00, 11:45, 14:30, 16:50 |
The ride time depends on the train. The 09:00 winter departure arrives at 09:44, while the 08:20 October departure arrives at 09:17. Return times differ, and holidays can change the schedule, so check Vy or Entur before you travel. The timetable above ends on 12 December 2026.
Our picks: Flåm Railway day trips
Two full days from Bergen that combine the Flåm Railway with a Nærøyfjord cruise.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Bergen day trip: Viking village, Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway
A live guide, return bus from Bergen, a Viking village tour, the Nærøyfjord boat trip and the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway rides are included. Food, drinks and tips are not.
Check availability →Flåm Railway and Nærøyfjord cruise from Bergen with lunch
The Flåm Railway, a two-hour fjord cruise, a light lunch, an English-speaking guide and the Bergen Railway are included, with the Tvindefossen waterfall on the way. Tips are not.
Check availability →Flåm Railway tours and train-and-fjord days
Flåm Railway tickets, combined railway and fjord trips and day tours from Bergen, with live prices and availability.
Booking, tickets and capacity
Who sells what, and what to check before you buy.
Where tickets are sold
The round trip from Flåm is sold through Norway's best. A through journey with the Bergen line is sold through Vy. Prices depend on date and ticket type, so check the current fare when you book.
Rail pass discount
An active Eurail or Interrail travel day gives 30% off single tickets. You buy them at staffed stations, through Entur or by phone with Vy customer service. The pass does not cover the ride for free.
Sold-out departures
If a departure is sold out, customer service does not have extra tickets. No general rule says you must reserve, but a full train cannot be fixed on the day. If your plans depend on one departure, book it in advance.
Bicycles
Bikes need their own ticket, and space is limited. Reserve it with the rest of your trip.
Works on the Bergen line
Bane NOR reports works between Finse and Myrdal from 27 April to 8 November 2026, last updated on 2 October 2026. They affect the Oslo to Bergen trains and the Bergen to Myrdal trains. The notice lists Monday to Saturday 04:20–10:00 and a Sunday window from 21:20 to 10:00, and the wording on the Sunday night is not clear. Check your own train. The notice does not close the Flåm line for the whole day.
If you combine the railway with a day from Bergen, see Norway in a Nutshell and day trips from Bergen.
Plan the rest of the day
Flåm is also the start of the Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Sognefjord express boat from Bergen ends here. A package combines the train and the cruise in about 6 hours, not counting the trip from Bergen. If your route continues north to the glacier valleys of the Nordfjord, see Stryn.
Flåm Railway: frequently asked questions
How long is the Flåm Railway?
20 km between Flåm and Myrdal. The operator gives about 1 hour one way, and the exact time depends on the train.
Does the Flåm Railway run in winter?
Yes, it runs all year. From 14 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and from 1 November to 12 December 2026 the departures from Flåm are 09:00, 11:45, 14:30 and 16:50. The Vy timetable does not go beyond 12 December 2026.
Do I have to book in advance?
No general rule requires it, but a sold-out departure cannot be fixed on the day. Book ahead if your plans depend on one departure, and for bicycles.
Can I use a Eurail or Interrail pass?
An active travel day gives 30% off single tickets, but the ride is not free. Buy the ticket at a staffed station, through Entur or by phone with Vy customer service.
Where does the train stop?
It makes a 5 minute photo stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall, according to the operator, and ends at Myrdal, where you change to the Bergen line.
Are the track works on the Bergen line a problem?
Works between Finse and Myrdal run from 27 April to 8 November 2026, mostly in early morning windows. Check the timing of your Bergen line train, since the Flåm Railway is not closed for the day.