Norway's railway network is about 4,000 km long. It includes many tunnels and bridges. Most of the tracks are electrified. Norway's railways pass through the most beautiful places, so while on the move passengers can enjoy the natural sights. Norway has a high-speed highway that is 60 km long. It is used to move trains accelerating up to 210 km / h.
The main directions of the railway
The state-owned company Norges Statsbaner (NSB) provides services to the railway sector. On the company's website - www.nsb.no, you can get the latest information on routes and fares. This resource is available in English.
Norway's railway network is represented by five main lines that run from Oslo:
- Särlandsbahnen is a southern route that runs to Stavanger.
- Bergensbannen is a mountain line connecting Bergen with Oslo.
- The central direction is the Dövrebanen and Rörosbanen routes.
- Norlandsbahnen is the northern line between Bodø and Trondheim.
In the north, the extreme point that can be reached by train is Bodø. By rail you can get to Narvik, Tromsø and other cities, following through Sweden. Regional trains and intercity express trains run in Norway. Popular routes in the country are the following: Flåm Railway, Bergen Railway, Raumabanen Railway, Dovre, etc. By train you can get to Norway from any European country, taking advantage of the extensive and dense network of railways.
All Norwegian trains are of a high level of service. Traveling in them is very pleasant and comfortable. Almost every train has free Wi-Fi. Passenger seats are equipped with sockets. Sleeping cars have compartments with wide beds. Compartment tickets are more expensive - 850 kroons is added to the standard fare.
Types of tickets
Children under 4 years old can travel for free on the train. Discount tickets are available for children between 4 and 6 years old. Students receive a 25% discount on the ISIC card. Norway trains sell standard and discounted tickets. A full ticket is considered a standard ticket and can be returned on the day of departure. Tickets for Oslo routes are non-refundable. A discounted ticket is designated a miniprix. Its minimum price is 199 CZK. The cost of such a ticket varies depending on the number of seats and the distance of the trip. Minipris can be purchased online at www.nsb.no and from vending machines.
