Daily departures
6 - 10

Earliest departure
07:30 a.m.

Latest departure
18:40 p.m.

Shortest travel time
45 min

Scenic Flamsbana Railway

If you have been looking into Norway train travel, there's no doubt that you've come across the most scenic rail journey in the world - Flam Railway. Let us tell you why it's worth the hype.

The Flamsbana train takes you from Flam (situated at sea level) to the mountain station Myrdal (867 meters above sea level) and offers breathtaking views throughout the thrilling ride.

In the course of an hour, while your train is moving at 40km/h prepare to witness spectacular scenery including mountainsides, tiny, charming villages, foaming waterfalls, go through 20 tunnels and take pictures at many viewpoints. The hour will fly by!

What is more, 80% of your journey Flamsbana train will be running on a gradient of 5.5% proving Flam railway's title of being one of the steepest railways in the world. Many travelers believe that one return ticket for Flam railway is not enough to really appreciate the scenery. 

Travel Classes Onboard Flamsbana Train

Flamsbana train only offers only a single class tickets - Economy. But don't worry, you won't need much else as the views from the passenger window will ultimately make up for the lack of advanced amenities. Sit back and immerse yourself in the marvellous landscapes of Norway as you pass them by on an unforgettable railway.

Facilities onboard Flamsbana train:

• WiFi
• Comfortable seating
• Nostalgic wooden interior
• Overhead luggage compartments
• Large passenger windows
• Restrooms available

Myrdal to Flam Train Timetable, Distance, Travel Time

As you now know, a train ride from Myrdal to Flam is an adventure like no other and a dream activity for anyone who can't resist spectacular views. So let's talk about the details of a trip on a train from Myrdal to Flam. 

Although the distance between the famous towns is just 13 km (8 mi), a ride will take up to an hour, as the Flamsbana train goes very slowly, providing excellent conditions for admiring the panoramas along the way. 

There are up to four daily departures, so you can easily fit the experience into your travel plans. But if you are among those who prefer to travel in first class, you should keep in mind that the Myrdal - Flam train has only one travel class onboard. 

The trains on the Myrdal to Flam railway are generally equipped with comfortable seats and huge windows, perfect for admiring the views along the way as well as generally provide complimentary Wi-Fi to all passengers.

Departure train station in Myrdal:

Arrival train station in Flam: