How to travel from Hamburg to Bergen, Norway

The distance between Hamburg and Bergen is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Bergen by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BergenHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Bergen (BGO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,010($195)
Operated by

Widerøe

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to København H, Göteborg Centralstation then Oslo S and then to Bergen stasjon.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,305($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo and then to Bergen busstasjon.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Skanderborg St. then Aalborg St. and then to Hirtshals St. then take a ferry to Bergen Skoltegrunnskaien.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,200($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bergen.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,518km (943 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Bergen

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Bergen by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,200 ($115) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,010 ($195).

The distance between Hamburg and Bergen is around 823km (511 miles).

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hamburg and Bergen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bergen is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 2,010 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Bergen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,200 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Bergen. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.

Danish Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Hamburg and Bergen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 35m, 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 Hamburg and Bergen. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.

FlixBus and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bergen. Buses run once a week and take around 23h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Bergen. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Bergen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Widerøe, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Hamburg and Bergen. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Bergen (BGO). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Hamburg to Bergen typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Bergen. The distance is around 1,518km (943 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bergen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,010 ($195).

How do I get from Hamburg to Bergen

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Bergen

Transport options from Hamburg to Bergen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
NOK 2,010($195)
every 10 mins823km (511 miles)
Train
18h 35m
NOK 2,305($225)
twice daily1,585km (985 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 10m
NOK 1,230($120)
once a week1,473km (915 miles)
Bus via Oslo23h 10m
NOK 1,230($120)
once a week1,473km (915 miles)
Train and Ferry
23h 30m
NOK 1,200($115)
3 times a week1,158km (720 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
NOK 3,350($325)
on demand1,518km (943 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