Sognefjord day trip from Oslo: Flåm Railway and fjord cruise

Fifteen hours across Norway's deepest fjord in one day

A private full-day tour from Oslo to Sognefjord combines a car journey through the mountains with the Flåm Railway and a two-hour cruise on Norway's longest and deepest fjord, including the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Your guide picks you up from your hotel, drives you to the fjord region with photo stops along the way, and returns you to Oslo late that evening. Lunch is not included but available at a Viking café near the fjord.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day trip from Oslo to Sognefjord

• Pick up from hotel in Oslo
• Drive to Sognefjord with stops
• Arrive at Gudvange and explore Naraefjord
• Lunch at Viking cafe (not included)
• Take 2-hour fjord cruise on Sognefjord
• Arrive in Flam and shop souvenirs
• Ride the Flam Railway
• Take train from Myrdal to Geilo
• Driver picks up at Geilo
• Return to Oslo

The experience

The day starts before dawn with hotel pickup from Oslo. Your private guide drives you roughly four and a half hours through the Norwegian landscape to Gudvangen, the gateway to Sognefjord, with stops for photos and rest as needed. The route itself is the journey: mountain passes, valleys, and the gradual shift from inland terrain to the fjord country set the pace for what comes next.

At Gudvangen you board a two-hour cruise on Sognefjord and its branch, Nærøyfjord, the narrowest and deepest part of the system and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2005. The boat moves through water flanked by steep rock walls and waterfalls. After the cruise, you reach Flåm and have time to browse the village before boarding the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest standard-gauge railways. The train climbs from sea level to Myrdal in about an hour, then you switch to the Bergen Railway for the final leg back to Geilo. From there your guide drives you back to Oslo, arriving late in the evening after a full day of fjord, mountain and rail scenery.

The itinerary locks in three different modes of travel (car, boat and train), so the day never settles into one rhythm. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included for the long drive. The train journeys and fjord cruise are part of the package. Children in prams or strollers are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Oslo.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• the Bergen Railway train from Geilo to Myrdal.
• the Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm.
• a two-hour fjord cruise on Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by EASY TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Oslo without a car: hotel pickup and return means you skip arranging separate transport, and the full-day itinerary combines the Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, and fjord cruise in one departure.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Oslo to the fjord?

The car journey from Oslo to Gudvangen takes approximately four and a half hours, with stops for photos and rest built into the route.

What is the Nærøyfjord and why is it special?

Nærøyfjord is the narrowest and deepest branch of Sognefjord and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005. You see it during the two-hour fjord cruise.

Do I need to buy train tickets separately?

No. The Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm, the Bergen Railway from Geilo to Myrdal, and the two-hour fjord cruise on Sognefjord are all included in the tour price.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but you have time to eat at a Viking café near the fjord at Gudvangen, where food and drinks are available for purchase.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour returns late in the evening after the final drive from Geilo back to Oslo. Your guide drops you at your hotel at the end of the day.