How to travel from Geneva to Bergen, Norway

The distance between Geneva and Bergen is around 1,837km (1,142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Geneva to Bergen by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bergen (BGO).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,535($345)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 8 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,440($530)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station, Oslo then Tyinkrysset and then to Bergen busstasjon.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,100($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bergen.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,580km (1,603 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Bergen

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Bergen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,805 ($175) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,535 ($345).

The distance between Geneva and Bergen is around 1,837km (1,142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,579km (981 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Geneva and Bergen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Bergen is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 3,535 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Bergen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,805 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Bergen. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten, Basel SBB, Hamburg-Altona, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways, Tågkompaniet and Norwegian Railways run train services between Geneva and Bergen. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Geneva and Bergen. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague Florenc Central Bus Station, Oslo and Tyinkrysset. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

RegioJet, FlixBus, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Autokar Polska, Sindbad and SKYSS run regular bus services between Geneva and Bergen. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Geneva and Bergen. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) and arrive at Bergen (BGO) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Geneva to Bergen. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Geneva to Bergen typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) 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 Geneva and Bergen. The distance is around 2,580km (1,603 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Bergen is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 3,535 ($345).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Bergen

Transport options from Geneva to Bergen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
NOK 3,535($345)
every 15 mins1,837km (1,142 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
NOK 4,630($450)
every 3 hours1,902km (1,182 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 5h
NOK 5,440($530)
4 times a week2,653km (1,648 miles)
Train via Bern1 day 6h
NOK 5,070($495)
4 times a week2,629km (1,634 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 20h
NOK 2,100($205)
once a week3,076km (1,911 miles)
Bus via Legnica2 days 2h
NOK 1,805($175)
twice a week3,292km (2,046 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
NOK 5,685($555)
on demand2,580km (1,603 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