How to Get from Bergen Airport to the City (in 2024!)
Are you looking for the best (and cheapest!) ways to get from Bergen Airport to the city? This guide details five easy options and discusses which one is the most affordable and which one is the most hassle-free.
If youʻre booking your trip to Bergen last minute, I have you covered. Below are some of the top tours, hotels, and more!
🇳🇴 Top activities and tours in Bergen:
- Osterfjord, Mostraumen, and waterfall fjord tour (bestselling half-day tour!)
- Guided tour to Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein (top Bergen day trips tour)
- Sognefjord self-guided tour from Bergen (a great DIY option)
🛌 Top hotels and places to stay in Bergen:
- Bergen Børs Hotel (unique 4-star hotel in the old stock exchange building)
- Det Hanseatiske Hotel (a high-rated hotel at Bryggen in a 16th-century building)
- Hotel Norge by Scandic (at Bybanen Park, next to the light rail station)
- Hôtel Charmante (gorgeous boutique hotel a short walk from the harbor)
🚗 Visiting Bergen independently? Be sure to book your Norway rental car ahead of time to ensure availability!
I hope you can find an option that fits your travel plans and group the best!
There are also Bergen Airport transfers in this guide if you’re looking for a ride that is quick, easy, and planned in advance.
Let me know if you have any questions about getting from Bergen Airport to the city. I have made this journey several times over the years and am happy to help!
Bergen Airport Transfers: Overview of Options
Here are the airport transfer options I cover in this guide:
• Bergen Bybanen (Light Rail)
• Flybussen Airport Express Coach
• Booking a private transfer
• Taxi options
• Renting a car
If you know of other alternative options for getting to Bergen from the airport, please leave us a comment. Also, do note that many hotels offer airport shuttles for their guests.
Before considering one of the options I list, you may want to check with your hotel to explore that option!
About the Bergen Airport
Bergen Flesland International Airport (known and listed as BGO) is located in Vestland County in Flesland, Bergen.
Bergen Airport is Norway’s second busiest airport, and in 2022, it had over 5.7 million passengers. It is located around 18 kilometers (11 miles) away from the city center.
Bergen Airport to City Options
If you are interested in how to get from Bergen Airport to the city center, this guide is based on my personal experience from when I used to live in Bergen and have visited after!
There is more than one viable option for getting from Bergen Airport to the city center, and while all are recommended, they all have different price points.
I list options with the Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) and the airport bus (Flybussen), as well as taxi, rental car, and private transfer options.
If you purchase the Bergen City Card online, you can travel on every Skyss bus and the Bybanen completely free, and you’ll get a 20% discount on your Flybussen ride from the airport.
Another option I cover is the option of taking a taxi from Bergen Airport to the city or wherever you need to get there. You can order one 24 hours a day, but it will not be cheap.
1. Bybanen (Light Rail)
It might not be the quickest option from Bergen Airport to the city, but it is by far the cheapest. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the last stop, Byparken.
The Bybanen first launched in 2010, and I arrived in Bergen shortly after and rode on it long before it even went to the airport.
It quickly became my favorite mode of transportation in Bergen, and I was so happy when the airport was added to the stops.
It only has one line, and it starts at the airport and ends in the city center, hitting up a bunch of stops along the way.
The ride will take you 45 minutes, and you can get off where it is most convenient for you, depending on where in the city you will be staying. It is a great option for many of the hotels.
The cost of a ticket on the Bybanen is NOK 40 (about $4) for adults and NOK 20 (about $2) for children. You can also buy day passes or ones for a longer duration. These prices are still the same as of January 2024.
Note: This price is only if you buy before getting on the tram from an app, SMS, or ticket machine.
Some of the main stops along the Bybanen are Byparken (the last stop and place where you’ll find access to the harbor and many of the hotels and more), Bystasjonen (the main bus station), and Nonneseter (the main train station is there).
If you are looking to get to the harbor area, you need to go to Byparken.
This is the cheapest way from Bergen Airport to the city and is a great option for budget travelers.
2. Flybussen Airport Express Coach
The fastest option to get from Bergen Airport to the city center is to take the Flybussen (Airport Bus), and the trip will last only 20–30 minutes to the main bus station in Bergen city.
The buses are parked right next to the airport, where you will see white and green-colored buses after you get out of the arrival doors.
Flybussen buses will depart every 20-25 minutes during the busier parts of the day, so there is almost always one waiting after you arrive. You can find them on Platform A5.
The ticket for the bus ride to the center costs NOK 169 (about $16.50). It is cheaper if you buy a round-trip ticket, which will cost you 149 NOK ($14.50) each way instead. These prices are current as of January 2024.
The Flybussen makes several stops along the way, so make sure you pay attention and get off where it is most convenient for you! The bus stops in the city are as follows:
- Bryggen / Dreggsallmenningen (close to Radisson Blu Royal Hotel)
- Torget (fish market)
- Strandkaiterminalen
- Komediebakken
- Festplassen Platform J (Christies Gate)
- Bergen bus station platform N to the airport and platform I from the airport
3. Pre-booked Bergen Airport Transfer
A more expensive option, but one that is reasonable if you’re staying outside the city center, is to book a Bergen Airport transfer. These may not seem affordable if you’re arriving solo, but if you’re in a group, they are reasonably priced!
The transfer service will pick you (and your group) up at the arrivals hall and will be waiting for your flight to land. They will have your destination information and enough room to put luggage in the vehicle.
>> Click here to book a Bergen Airport Transfer
4. Take a Taxi from Bergen Airport
Taking a taxi is always an option, and it can be a fast, comfortable way to get from Bergen Airport to the city center. However, it is one of the more expensive options for the journey.
It’s very easy to catch a taxi after you get out of the arrivals hall, where the taxi ranks are located. This is regardless of whether you’re visiting Bergen in winter or summer. You will still see many cabs parked there!
The trip time will vary depending on where you’re heading and what time of day you land.
Bergen Taxi has something called the ‘Bergen Airport Shuttle’ and this is a maximum fare for passengers to and from the city center. These fares were last updated in May 2023 (I checked in January 2024) and are as follows:
☀️ Monday through Friday from 6am until 10pm
- 550 NOK ($53.50) for 1-4 passengers
- 800 NOK ($77.50) for 5-8 passengers
🌙 Nights (10pm until 6am), weekends, and holidays
- 600 NOK ($58.25) for 1-4 passengers
- 850 NOK ($82.50) for 5-8 passengers
5. Renting a Car at Bergen Airport
If you want to just get to the Bergen city center from the airport, renting a car is also an option. At Bergen Airport, you will find the standards: Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget, and more.
Be ready to drive in rain, snow (if in winter), or anything else Bergen may throw your way! But renting a car is a great way to see some amazing places near Bergen and some of the best day trips in the region.
I highly recommend booking your car ahead of time if you’re landing in Bergen. I use Discover Cars for car rental on the road, and they are a great option for Fjord country.
>> Click here to check rental car rates in Bergen
To return to the airport from Bergen city, just follow the same route backward. It is really easy.
If you’re staying in a hotel during your trip to Bergen, be sure to ask them to ensure nothing has changed, but Bergen is so easy to navigate!
Where to Stay in Bergen
If you are looking for some of the best accommodation options in Bergen, here are some of my top picks!
- Bergen Børs Hotel (unique 4-star hotel in the old stock exchange building)
- Det Hanseatiske Hotel (a high-rated hotel at Bryggen in a 16th-century building)
- Hotel Norge by Scandic (at Bybanen Park next to the light rail station)
- Hôtel Charmante (gorgeous boutique hotel a short walk from the harbor)
I hope that this guide has served you well in planning your trip and options from the Bergen Airport to the city and back! Let me know if you have any questions!
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- Where to eat in Bergen
- Best month to visit Bergen
- Boat trips from Bergen
- Bergen winter travel guide
- Mostraumen and Osterfjord tour
- Amazing Bergen day trips
- Airbnbs in Bergen
- Day trip to Vøringsfossen
- Places to visit in Norway in winter
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