Transportation in Norway

Norway's transport backbone is the Vy train network, clean, punctual, and the only sane way to cover long distances like Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim, Bodø. In cities, Ruter (Oslo), Skyss (Bergen) and AtB (Trondheim) run integrated bus, tram and metro systems that all accept the same travel card you top up once and tap everywhere. Ferries are part of the public system too, if the route number starts with a boat icon, your city ticket covers the crossing, so don't queue twice. First-timers should download the local transit app (Ruter, Skyss or AtB) before landing. It shows live departures and lets you buy tickets without the kiosks that close at midnight. Seat reservations on Vy are mandatory on the scenic lines, skip them and you'll stand between carriages. And resist the hop-on hop-off tourist buses. The ordinary city buses follow the same streets for a fraction of the price. From Oslo Gardermoen, the Flytoget airport express is the slick but pricier option. The regular Vy regional train uses the same tracks for a cheaper ride and still gets you downtown in about 20 minutes. Taxis are a splurge, agree the metered fare before the bags go in.