How to travel from Lyon to Bergen, Norway

The distance between Lyon and Bergen is around 1,721km (1,070 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Bergen by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bergen (BGO).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,300($320)
Operated byLufthansa+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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6 x train
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Train

Take the train to Geneve, Bern, Hamburg-Altona, Göteborg Centralstation then Oslo S and then to Bergen stasjon.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,300($515)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] then Oslo and then to Bergen busstasjon.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,000($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bergen.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,651km (1,647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Bergen

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Bergen by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,895 ($185) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,300 ($320).

The distance between Lyon and Bergen is around 1,721km (1,070 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,628km (1,011 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lyon and Bergen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bergen is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 3,300 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bergen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,895 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Bergen. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Geneve, Bern, Hamburg-Altona, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Lyon and Bergen. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Bergen. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and Oslo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Sindbad run regular bus services between Lyon and Bergen. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Bergen. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Bergen (BGO) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Bergen. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Bergen typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Bergen (BGO).

The closest major airport to Bergen is Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Bergen. Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) and Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Bergen. The distance is around 2,651km (1,647 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Bergen is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 3,300 ($320).

How do I get from Lyon to Bergen

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Bergen

Transport options from Lyon to Bergen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
NOK 3,300($320)
every 20 mins1,740km (1,081 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly5hrs
NOK 2,980($290)
every 2 hours1,721km (1,070 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
NOK 2,275($220)
every 3 hours1,753km (1,089 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
NOK 5,300($515)
4 times a week2,826km (1,756 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
NOK 2,000($195)
once a week3,015km (1,874 miles)
Bus via Berlin Südkreuz2 days 5h
NOK 1,895($185)
once a week3,443km (2,139 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 3h
NOK 5,850($570)
on demand2,651km (1,647 miles)
Car, Train and Ferry1 day 16h
NOK 4,630($450)
once daily2,908km (1,807 miles)

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Airports near Bergen

The following major airports near Bergen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Bergen
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Bergen
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bergen