How to travel from Edinburgh to Bergen, Norway
The distance between Edinburgh and Bergen is around 722km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bergen by plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bergen → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bergen (BGO).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costNOK 2,295($225)
Loganair
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Legnica then Oslo and then to Bergen busstasjon.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 2,245($220)
Multiple bus operators
Train to London Kings Cross, bus
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Oslo then take the train to Bergen stasjon.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 5,685($555)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bergen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bergen by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 2,245 ($220) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,295 ($225).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bergen is around 722km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (436 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Edinburgh and Bergen by plane.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bergen is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 2,295 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bergen is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 2,245 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bergen. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Bergen. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Legnica and Oslo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Autokar Polska, Sindbad and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Bergen. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Bergen. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Bergen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Loganair and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Edinburgh and Bergen. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Bergen (BGO). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Edinburgh to Bergen typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Bergen. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bergen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 2,295 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bergen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 45m | NOK 2,295($225) | every 10 mins | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | NOK 2,550($250) | every 2 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 9h | NOK 2,245($220) | once a week | 4,066km (2,527 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, bus + 2 similar | 1 day 11h | NOK 5,685($555) | 5 times a week | 2,999km (1,864 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 13h | NOK 5,740($560) | 5 times a week | 3,093km (1,922 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 1 day 17h | NOK 7,295($710) | once a week | 3,216km (1,998 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Bergen
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Eurostar
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Autokar Polska
Sindbad
Airlines
Loganair
Widerøe
Airports near Bergen
The following major airports near Bergen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Bergen
Stord Airport (SRP)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Bergen
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bergen