How to Get from Bergen Airport to City Centre

Best Way to Get from Bergen Airport to City

If you’re travelling to the beautiful city of Bergen, you may be wondering which is the best way to get from its airport, all the way to the city centre. The journey of around 20 kilometres can be completed in a number of ways, from trains, buses, taxis, car rentals, and private transfers. Crowning a definitive “best” way would be both fruitless, as well as narrow-sighted, as each traveller will have their own unique travelling style and needs.

One may be backpacking alone through Norway, thus renting a car would be outside of their budget, whereas someone else may be travelling with a large family group and need the comfort and efficiency of a private airport transfer. In this article, we shall look into each method, hopefully assisting you in making a well-educated choice. Enjoy!

Bergen, Norway

Is There a Train from Bergen Airport to City Centre?

There is not a train between the two, per se, but there is a tram line which connects the airport with the city. The Tram departs every 10 minutes during the day, making it very efficient. To catch this tram, the number 1 towards Bergen, head to the airport tram station, situated inside the main terminal building.

Locate your Tram and board it. You can choose to purchase tickets either from one of the kiosks at the station, or via the official Tram website in Norway.

In total, there are 23 stops along the way, for a total transit time of 47 minutes being the average.

The tram terminates at Bergen’s central station, which is a 10 minute walk from the centre. You can also choose to catch another tram or bus to reach your final destination.

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Getting a Bus from Bergen Airport to City Centre

There is also a bus, if you prefer to travel by road, rather than rail.

Head to the bus stop in the airport, which can easily be located by following the numerous signs directing you toward it. After finding the station, locate your bus, the FB50/1. A bus ticket costs 149 NOK, which is around 13 euros. You can purchase your tickets from a kiosk, or via the bus provider’s online platform.

After purchasing your ticket, take a seat and enjoy the ride. You should arrive in Bergen in 40 minutes. The final stop is either Festplassen or the central station, depending on which of the two airport buses you take.

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Distance from Bergen Airport to City

The airport is located 12.3 kilometres from the city, as the crow flies. By car, the distance increases to around 20 kilometres for a journey time of 40 minutes.

Transport from Bergen Airport to City Centre Various Options

As is the case with most modern countries, you have at your disposal numerous transportation options. We have discussed public transport thus far, but what about private? Perhaps you would prefer to rent a car, hail a taxi at the airport, or enjoy the comfort and efficiency of an airport transfer.

For car rentals, you have the flexibility to travel on your own time, stopping off to see sights or having lunch, as you see fit. Those are the positives. For negatives, you have two glaring issues; the first is regarding insurance, whereas the second is about navigation. For insurance, you are almost always asked to deposit a sizable amount for any possible damages the car suffers. This may seem completely fine, yet when looking at it from a holiday maker’s perspective, it can mean that you are 500 euros out of pocket, before the trip even starts. Navigation is also an issue, as getting around foreign roads can oftentimes be very stressful.

What about hailing a taxi cab at the airport? Well, this too may seem like a good option at face value, yet when you look at reviews, or ask other travellers who have done something similar, you will see that it is less so. Taxi cabs can oftentimes overcharge for a simple trip to the city, meaning you are getting ripped off.

This really only leaves you one option, that will never disappoint, an airport transfer with AtoB.

Cheapest Way from Bergen Airport to City Centre

When it comes to travel, the price needs to be right. No one wants to overspend during their holiday, especially after likely overpaying for their airline tickets. Public transport is by far the cheapest option, yet it can be unreliable, and is usually uncomfortable, especially for larger groups.

Speaking of larger groups, AtoB transfer offers a wide range of vans, which, when calculating their price per passenger, actually turn out to be cheaper than public transport. What sounds better, paying more for a train ride alongside countless other travellers, or travelling comfortably with your friends and family in a private vehicle? – we thought so!

Price of Taxi from Bergen Airport to City Centre

Booking a Transfer Bergen Airport to City with AtoB

Booking a Bergen Airport transfer with AtoB is almost as easy as the ride itself. In roughly fifteen and a half clicks, you will have secured your ride. First of all, you need to head over to our booking page, from where you can enter your arrival date and time, followed by where in the city you need to be taken. Keep in mind that our service is door-to-door, thus you can be taken from the airport, directly to the front door of your hotel, lodging, house, apartment, or any other form of dwelling there may be.

After proceeding to the next page, you will be able to select from the wide range of vehicles available for your desired trip. As said previously, you should select the most appropriate vehicle for your needs.

When you have carefully selected, you can proceed to personalising it, to make it even more perfect!

Finally, fill out the payment section, which is powered by Revolut, in order to finalise your booking.

You will receive two (2) emails pertaining to your reservation; the first being a simple confirmation of the booking, whereas the second, which shall arrive around 24 hours prior to your trip, will contain your driver’s contact information. Be sure to get in touch in order to find out where the meeting point is located!

You’re done! Congrats on booking a quality ride with AtoB – see you soon!