How to get to Bergen from Bergen airport

Flesland International Airport in Bergen is located 12 kilometers from the city center and ranks as the second busiest in Norway, with an annual passenger traffic exceeding 5 million people.

How to get to the city center

Getting to the city center from Bergen's well-connected airport is convenient, with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes by taxi or shuttle.

Public transportation

Public transportation options from Bergen Airport include express trams and buses.

Express bus at the bus stop in Bergen city center

Bus

The most convenient way to reach the city center is by taking the Flybussen express buses. They cover the entire city, including the center. You can find route information on their website.

Where to find it: The bus stop is located near the airport terminal entrance.
Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Operating hours: From 7:30 AM to 12:15 AM, running every 15 minutes. Please check the website for the exact schedule.
Fare: 100 NOK if you buy a ticket online and 115 NOK if you purchase it from the driver. Children under 16 ride for free.

For a budget-friendly option to reach Bergen's center, you can transfer buses. From the airport, take buses No. 56 and No. 57 into the city. Disembark at the Birkelandskrysset stop and switch to route #51, which goes to the central part of Bergen.

A more convenient alternative is to board bus #23 and at the Loddefjord terminal stop, transfer to routes #5 or #6, which will take you to Festplassen station.

Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Cost: 27 NOK. Tickets can be purchased from the driver and are valid for 90 minutes.

Speed Streetcar Line (Bybanen)

Although there isn't a streetcar line at the airport, you can reach it by taking the 1F bus.

Where to find it: The bus stop is located just outside the terminal between the parking lot and the Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport. The stop is called Birkelandsskiftet.
Tram timetable: Runs every 10 minutes.
Where to buy a ticket: Tickets can be purchased at 7 Eleven stores and Narvesen kiosks.
Ticket price: The price varies depending on the number of stops you'll be traveling. It ranges from 40 to 71 NOK.

turn to Ostre Muralmenna Street from Fakayen Street

Transfer

One of the most comfortable transportation options is a pre-arranged transfer service. A driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a nameplate. You can book a transfer through the KiwiTaxi website.

Cost: Starting from 800 NOK per car (1-3 passengers).

Taxi

The taxi stand is located opposite the terminal exit.

Cost: 350 NOK per car (1-3 passengers).

Rental Car

To rent a car, you must have an international driver's license and a credit card. Car rental counters are available at the airport, and you can also make reservations online through services like Rentalcars.

Cost: Starting from 521 NOK per day.

How to Get to the Bus Station

The bus station (Busstasjonen) is conveniently close to the center, just a 10-minute walk away. Its address is Stromgaten 8.

All Flybussen express buses go to the center. You can also reach it via Bybanen (streetcar). Refer to the transportation information above for details.