How to travel from Bergen to Tromsø, Norway
The distance between Bergen and Tromsø is around 1,240km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bergen to Tromsø by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tromsø → Bergen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Tromso (TOS).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNOK 1,045($100)
Norwegian Air Shuttle
+ 2 othersFerry
Take a ferry to Tromsø Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration3 days 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 8,200($800)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal and then to Trondheim S then take the train to Fauske then take the bus to Narvik bussterminal and then to Tromsø Prostneset.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 3,195($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bergen and Tromsø
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bergen to Tromsø by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 1,045 ($100) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Bergen and Tromsø is around 1,240km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,206km (749 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bergen and Tromsø by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bergen to Tromsø is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 1,045 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergen and Tromsø, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,045 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bergen and Tromsø. We recommend that you fly from Bergen (BGO) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bergen and Tromsø. We recommend that you fly from Bergen (BGO) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bergen and Tromsø. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 15h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Bergen and Tromsø. Ferries run once daily and take around 3 days 15h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bergen and Tromsø. Flights depart from Bergen (BGO) and arrive at Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bergen and Tromsø with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, Widerøe and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Bergen and Tromsø. Flights depart from Bergen (BGO) and and arrive into Tromso (TOS). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.
The flight from Bergen to Tromsø typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Bergen (BGO) and and arrive into Tromso (TOS).
The closest major airport to Tromsø is Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø. Bardufoss Airport (BDU) (BDU) and Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) (SOJ) 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 Bergen and Tromsø. The distance is around 2,043km (1,270 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergen to Tromsø is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 1,045 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bergen and Tromsø
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 50m | NOK 1,045($100) | every 20 mins | 1,240km (770 miles) |
Ferry | 3 days 15h | NOK 8,200($800) | once daily | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | NOK 3,195($310) | once a week | 1,739km (1,081 miles) |
| Bus to Eraker, train | 1 day 13h | NOK 2,150($210) | once daily | 2,644km (1,643 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | NOK 3,475($340) | on demand | 2,043km (1,270 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bergen and Tromsø
Bus companies
Nettbuss AS
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Nordland fylkeskommune
The Arctic Route
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Ferry operators
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Airports near Tromsø
The following major airports near Tromsø offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Tromsø
Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Tromsø