Getting to the Sognefjord
How to get thereModern express boats depart Bergen city centre for Sogndal daily throughout the year. On the trip up the fjord the boats call at several villages including Vik, Balestrand and Leikanger. From 1 May to 30 September express boats also run daily from Bergen all the way to Flåm. These boats connect with ferries to Gudvangen, Kaupanger and Lærdal and transfer passengers out in the middle of the fjord. Schedules Bergen - Sogn
There are several daily connections from/to Bergen and Oslo via the breathtakingly steep Flåm Railway, which runs from Myrdal station up in the mountains all the way down to Flåm station by the fjord. To book train tickets call (+47) 815 00 888 Comfortable express buses run daily to and from the Sognefjord area all year. Once on board, you can just relax and enjoy the view. See timetables, or call (+47) 57 65 95 12 or contact the relevant tourist information office.
It is easy to get to the Sognefjord by car from every part of Norway, and you can choose between many different routes. Driving one of the many scenic mountain routes leading to the fjord gives you the opportunity to experience amazing scenery while you are still on your way here. Once here, modern roads with tunnels and car ferries make it easy to get around the area. Ferry timetables.
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