Vestland is Norway's fjord county, home to Bergen, the Sognefjord, the Hardangerfjord, the Nærøyfjord, Europe's largest mainland glacier and a coastline of islands and surf beaches.
- Public
- Good in Bergen and along the main fjord corridors: Skyss runs buses and the Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) on one ticket system in the app Skyss Billett, Vy runs the Bergen Line train via Voss to Myrdal and Oslo, and Norled and Fjord1 run fjord ferries and express boats. Outside the Bergen-Voss-Sogndal corridors, services thin out and last departures are early in the evening.
- Taxi
- Taxis are metered and expensive (a short city ride costs roughly 150-250 NOK, about $16-26); book through Bergen Taxi on 07000 or a ride-hailing app. Outside Bergen, taxis often must be pre-booked.
- Rental
- A car helps for Hardanger, Sognefjord and the Nordfjord valleys, but Vestland has many toll roads (charged automatically via AutoPASS in rental cars), fjord ferry crossings and narrow mountain roads. It is unnecessary for Bergen itself.
- Walking
- Central Bergen (Bryggen, Fisketorget, Nordnes, the Fløibanen base station) is compact and walkable but hilly and cobbled; steep stairs and wet weather are the norm. Fjord villages such as Flåm, Balestrand and Eidfjord are walkable once there.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 4/5
- Taxi
- 3/5
- Rental
- 3/5
- Walking
- 4/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen line 1) | About 45 NOK (~$4.70) | About 45 minutes | Buy the ticket in the Skyss Billett app or at the machine before boarding; tickets cannot be bought on the train. A summer 2026 closure affects the Byparken-Slettebakken section, so check skyss.no. |
| Flybussen | About 179 NOK (~$18.60) one way online; slightly more on board | About 30-40 minutes | Operator Flybussen, flybussen.no; stops outside arrivals. The Bergen Card gives a discount. |
| Taxi | Roughly 500-700 NOK (~$52-73), metered | About 25-30 minutes | Taxi rank outside arrivals; Bergen Taxi on 07000. |
| Bus or taxi after a Widerøe flight | Bus fares via Entur; flight fares at wideroe.no | 10-30 minutes | Regional buses and taxis meet flights; check timetables in Entur. |
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Overview
- Taxis in Bergen are metered and costly, with higher rates in the evening and at weekends. A 10-minute city ride typically costs 150-250 NOK (~$16-26).
- Where To Find
- Taxi ranks at Bergen bus station, Bergen railway station, Torget and Flesland Airport. Phone Bergen Taxi on 07000.
- Payment
- Cards are accepted in licensed taxis; tipping is not expected but rounding up is common.
- Ride Hailing
- Uber operates in Bergen with licensed drivers; confirm availability in the app.
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Vestland (Western Norway) is organised around Bergen, which has the region's main airport, the Bergen Line train and the Skyss network. From Bergen, trains run to Voss and onward to Myrdal for the Flåmsbana, express boats and ferries cross the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord, and regional buses link Sogndal, Førde and Florø. Most visitors combine rail, boat and bus rather than a car.
Airports
Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO)
Sogndal Airport Haukåsen (SOG)
Førde Airport Bringeland (FDE)
Florø Airport (FRO)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Skyss Billett
Official app for tickets and live departures on Skyss buses, Bergen Light Rail and local boats.
Entur
National journey planner (entur.no) covering Skyss, Vy and Norled in one search.
Vy
Tickets for Bergen Line trains and Vy buses, including Lavpris fares.
Flybussen
Tickets for the airport coach at flybussen.no.
Norled
Timetables and tickets for Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord boats at norled.no.
Vegvesen
Road status and ferry disruption updates at vegvesen.no, phone 175.
Google Maps
Shows Skyss and Vy departures in most of the region.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Download the Skyss Billett app before arrival; tickets must be bought before boarding the Bergen Light Rail (no sales on board), and a single ticket from the city centre to the airport costs about 45 NOK (~$4.70).
The Flybussen airport bus from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to the city costs about 179 NOK (~$18.60) online; the light rail is cheaper at roughly 45 NOK (~$4.70) and takes about 45 minutes.
Book Vy trains on vy.no or the Vy app at least a few weeks ahead; Lavpris fares from Bergen to Voss start at about 139 NOK (~$14.50) and sell out in summer.
Check ferry and cruise dates before planning fjord days: the Flåm-Gudvangen cruise runs roughly 20 April to 15 October, and the Bergen-Flåm express boat runs in the warmer months only. Confirm on norled.no and norwaysbest.com.
Carry a rain jacket for every ferry and open-deck stop; Bergen weather changes quickly, and mountain-pass roads close in winter (check vegvesen.no or phone 175 for road status).
Use the Entur app (entur.no) to plan multi-operator journeys across Skyss, Vy and Norled in one search.
The Bergen Card includes free Skyss buses and the light rail and a discount on Flybussen; compare its price with single tickets before buying.
Last buses on rural fjord routes can leave mid-afternoon; confirm the return departure before travelling out.