The 15 Best Scenic Train Trips Worldwide

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Join a live English or Spanish-speaking guide from Bergen for a full day through Norway’s fjord country. Visit Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord on the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Linda, Maria, Ivan, and Tracy are praised for clear instructions, humor, and local detail.

“Spectacurlar scenery excellent guides who engaged personally with guests. Tour was avery good choice to get the flavour of the country travelling by rail including the Flam as well as a cruise tour in the fjords.”

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2.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about 10.5 hours moving through western Norway by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and return to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, and Lora have led departures, with Spanish guidance offered from July to September.

“We felt we lucked out with the weather in that it wasn’t raining like in Bergen. We got an excellent position on the boat. The Viking village was very interesting with our guide being animated. The Flam rail was relaxing with a surprise at the stop.”

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3.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

Travel from Bergen by Mercedes minibus to Tvindefossen and Gudvangen’s Njardarheimr Viking Village. Cruise narrow Nærøyfjord, then ride the Flåm Railway and the main Bergen train back. English-speaking guides such as Thomas, Tom, Geir, Stig, and Bjarte have helped make this long day run smoothly.

“The minibus was very comfortable and Geir was an excellent driver and a very informative guide. Adding personal experiences to his commentary gave more insight into the Norwegian way of life. He left us at the Viking Village but gave us very clear instructions for boarding the boat for the fjord cruise and the Flam and Bergen trains. A guided tour of the Viking Village is included in the price. It is optional but well worth joining as you only have a limited time in the village. The boat was a lot bigger than I expected. There was plenty of inside seating but, as it was a fine, sunny day…”

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4.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Leave central Oslo with a private driver-guide, cross Norway’s mountain country to Gudvangen, cruise Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the Flåm and Bergen railways toward Geilo before driving back. Guides including Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, Alex, and Alekss have earned praise for clear directions, photo stops, and calm handling of a very long day.

“Absolutely fabulous: worth every cent. The fjords were awe inspiring and the flam train ride with all of the gorgeous waterfalls were both amazing. It was a very ling day (8 am to midnight), but I wouldn't have skipped any of it. This tour is a must. Our guide that drove us to the cruise location. Andrei was very helpful and knowledgeable. The young man who picked us up after the train ride (Bjorn) was also a wonderful person.”

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5.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel independently from Oslo to Bergen by Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, fjord boat, bus, and train. You will cross mountain country, ride from Myrdal down to Flåm, cruise the Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, then continue through Gudvangen and Voss. Tickets and instructions are supplied, but you manage every connection yourself.

“The Flam Train journey is the most memorable part. Another best part is the fjord cruise. The most beautiful journey during our 1 week holiday in Norway.”

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6.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

Leave Oslo at 8:00 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Janis, Aleks, or Joonas. Ride by car to Gudvangen, cruise Sognefjord, then take the Flåm Railway through mountain country before returning from Geilo. Expect 15 to 16 hours, several scenic stops, a quick lunch window, and a trip built around views rather than long visits in each town.

“We had a great time with Janis on our tour! We booked kind of late but they helped us to make it all work even with lack of tickets for the train at the time we originally wanted to go. Janis was professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Most importantly he was a great driver, and I’m glad of that because we went in the winter. He was a great companion for the drive and if he did not know the answer to our questions he was honest about that (to be fair, I ask a LOT of random questions). I would recommend this trip, and I would do it again. The…”

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7.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

You travel from Oslo to Myrdal on the Bergen Railway, descend through Flåmsdalen on the Flåm Railway, cruise the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, then bus to Voss and continue to Bergen. A night train returns you to Oslo. It is a self-guided, tightly timed 22-hour trip for seeing a lot of Norway in little time.

“All phases of the trip were on time and easily managed! Tickets were sent via text or e-mail to make it problem free!”

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8.Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen by private car, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village. Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm, then ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal and the Bergen Railway to Voss. Guides such as Arne, Michael, Vilde, Ivan, and Paul are known for careful timing, local stories, and help choosing the best seats.

“This trip was one for the memory books! Arne was fantastic! Truly appreciated all the things he did to ensure my daughter and I had a great tour as we celebrated her graduation. I can't say enough about the Fjords cruise and the train rides. Thank you again so much and looking forward to another visit in the future!”

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9.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Bergen through Voss and Gudvangen, visiting Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruising Nærøyfjord to Flåm, and riding the Flåm Railway to Myrdal. An English-speaking private guide such as Arne, Michael, or Paal handles the transfers, timing, and connections.

“The company that organizes this full-day tour employs only native local guides, who provide you with an insider's insights. Our guides were Paul, who drove the van and provided extensive commentary; and Erika, who accompanied us on the trains and electric cruise boat, facilitated our access to great seats, and offered helpful hints for obtaining the best photos. Both of them were very personable and engageable, and made the day a true pleasure for us. The fjord cruise on a bright sunny day was a particular highlight of our trip!”

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10.Winter Tour Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 10h 30m · from $414

Travel from Bergen by minibus to Njardarheimr Viking Village, then cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm. Ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal before returning by train. English-speaking guides such as Bjarte and Geir have helped make this a well-organized day, but bring food, warm clothing, and energy for 10.5 hours on the move.

“Activités magnifique du début à la fin! Notre guide Bjarte était excellent: il nous a expliqué plein de faits intéressants sur la Norvège et la région. Les paysages étaient spectaculaires et l’organisation -parfaite, comme d’habitude en Norvège”

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11.Guided tour to Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $444

Travel from Bergen by small minibus to Dale, Tvindefossen, Gudvangen’s Njardarheimr Viking Village, and the Nærøyfjord. Cruise to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then take the train back to Bergen. English-speaking guides such as Thomas and Stig have led the drive, with tickets and clear instructions for the independent rail connections.

“Our guide was excellent. Every stop was interesting and he gave us information about each spot. The scenery on the fjord cruise was just incredible, and it continued on the Flamsbana train trip. The van was comfortable, and it was a wonderful day.”

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12.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Travel from Oslo to Flåm with a private English-speaking driver, rail journeys, and a two-hour Sognefjord cruise. You’ll pass Geilo and Hardangervidda, ride the famous Flåm Railway, and see waterfalls, valleys, and fjord arms. Guides Janis and Bjørn have earned particular praise for clear explanations and friendly company.

“My guide, Janis, is very good and explained everything well. Also, he introduced us a lot about Norway. Just price is expensive. Recommended.”

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13.Bergen to Oslo: Private Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Travel privately from Bergen to Oslo with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Tvinde Waterfall and Njardarheimr Viking Village before cruising the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Continue through Flåm on the scenic Flåm Railway, then change to the Bergen Railway at Myrdal. The tour lasts 15 hours and costs $1,259 per person.

“We had an amazing time in the nature of Norway. We took the tour in the low season and it was even more peaceful. There were less people around and we enjoyed the calming nature. Our tour guide Pål was really helpful. We took the best seat in the boat with his advise. It was an amazing experience. Highly recommended!”

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14.Flam Railway, Viking Village Tour with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 10h 30m · from $955

Spend 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen to Flåm by road and train, then cruise Nærøyfjord before returning via Gudvangen and Voss. You’ll see the Flåm Railway, Stegastein viewpoints, colorful wooden houses, and fjord scenery with an English-speaking guide. Guides named in recent bookings include Farid, Faridy, Freedy, and Fary, also called James.

“Our guide, Faridy, lots of contact, lots of information through out our travels. Went above and beyond what would be expected. It is a long day so go prepared and well rested.”

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15.Full Day Guided Roundtrip From Bergen To Sognefjord With Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $969

You’ll travel from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and back by train, bus, fjord boat, and the Flåm Railway. A private guide handles the connections, offers hotel pickup, and helps you enjoy Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord without sorting out the tickets yourself. Guides may include Federico, Emma, Sveta, Anika, or Frode.

“Excellent guide, wonderful sightseeing, overall a very unforgettable experience ! It’s well worth it!”

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