Bergen is the gateway to the fjords. Most cruise docks are near the old harbor and Bryggen. From the airport you can take the airport bus, the light rail, or a fixed-price taxi.
Every way from the airport to the ship
Tap any way for step-by-step directions.
| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flybussen airport bus | BGO | About 30 minutes | Approximate: NOK 189 online in advance, NOK 220 on board (Visit Bergen) |
| Bybanen light rail (line 1) | BGO | About 45 minutes | Approximate: NOK 51 adult (Visit Bergen); free with the Bergen Card |
| Taxi | BGO | About 20-30 minutes | Approximate: NOK 580-890 fixed rate with Bergen Taxi (Visit Bergen, August 2026) |
Where Bergen lies
From Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO)
About 20-30 minutes by taxi (Visit Bergen)
Flybussen airport bus
- Buy online ahead to save money.
- Ride to the city center; there is a stop at Bryggen.
- Walk or take a taxi to your dock.
Fastest public option.
Bybanen light rail (line 1)
- Follow signs to Bybanen.
- Ride line 1 to the city center.
- Taxi or walk to your dock.
Cheapest. More walking with bags.
Taxi
- Use the taxi rank.
- Ask for the fixed price.
Most direct.
From the city or your hotel
Walk or taxi from the center
Ask your line which dock.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Bryggen or the city center around Vågen harbor
Near the Flybussen stop and most docks.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Cruise docks (Bergen Havn): Festningskaien and Bontelabo near the entrance to Vågen harbor; Skolten (north and south) in central Bergen; Jekteviken on Puddefjorden. Check your documents.
Check-in
- Arrive in your assigned slot.
What trips people up
- Bergen is famous for rain. Pack a rain jacket.
Do this
- Buy the Flybussen ticket online to save money.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flybussen airport bus | BGO | About 30 minutes | Approximate: NOK 189 online in advance, NOK 220 on board (Visit Bergen) |
| Bybanen light rail (line 1) | BGO | About 45 minutes | Approximate: NOK 51 adult (Visit Bergen); free with the Bergen Card |
| Taxi | BGO | About 20-30 minutes | Approximate: NOK 580-890 fixed rate with Bergen Taxi (Visit Bergen, August 2026) |
Before or after your cruise
- Bryggen wharf (UNESCO)
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish market
- Norway in a Nutshell to Flåm
Sources & what we could not confirm · 2 sources · checked 2026-11
- Walking times to each dock
- Bus and light rail frequency (see skyss.no)
- US nonstop flights: not verified for this page; check airline sites