Want to experience wide-open spaces and fresh air without getting on a plane? Good news: the Norway It's easy to get to and travel around by train from France.
Breathtaking fjords around Bergen, contemporary architecture in Oslo, the legendary line of Flåm, a college-like atmosphere at Trondheim, spectacular hikes near Stavanger or the Northern Lights toward Bodø… Thanks to a reliable rail network and well-organized connections, you can travel across the country without a car, for a low-carbon journey that offers a truly refreshing change of scenery.
👉 This guide gives you an overview of how to plan your trip to Norway by train, with our itineraries, articles, and practical tips.
From France, several major rail gateways make it possible to reach Norway by train:
| Via Olso (more direct) | Via Narvik |
|---|---|
| With Snalltaget or VY (from Malmo) | With SJ (from Stockholm) |
Traveling by train in Norway means passing through spectacular landscapes while discovering small, charming towns and nature that’s everywhere:
Travelling in Norway by train is to cross spectacular landscapes while discovering towns on a human scale and omnipresent nature:
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If you want to broaden your horizons, take a look at our ready-made loops passing through Norvège:
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