Private Airport Transfers in Bergen

Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) lies 16 kilometres south-west of the city centre. It is Norway's second-busiest airport and the main gateway for fjord tourism in the west, with both Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord within reach. The Bybanen light rail reaches the centre in about 45 minutes for NOK 39, but for groups, heavy luggage, or anyone heading straight to a fjord village beyond Bergen, a pre-booked LocalsRide car is the easier choice.

Bergen and the Fjord Country

Bergen rewards a stop in its own right. The UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf and its Hanseatic timber houses, the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen and the open-air Fish Market all sit within a compact, walkable centre. The city is the southern end of the Hurtigruten coastal voyages and the usual launch point for the classic rail journey to the fjords through Voss and Myrdal. Many visitors, though, land at Flesland and head straight for the water.

Key Destinations from BGO

Distances and times from the airport vary widely. Bergen city centre, for Bryggen and the Fish Market, is 16 km and 20 to 30 minutes away. Voss, the ski and adventure hub and a common fjord-route starting point, is 100 km and 80 to 90 minutes. Flåm, the fjord village at the head of the Flåmsbana railway, is 165 km and 2.5 to 3 hours. Aurland sits 170 km out, also 2.5 to 3 hours, and Stavanger is 235 km and 3 to 3.5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Bergen Airport to the city centre?

The Bybanen light rail runs from the airport to Bergen Sentral in about 45 minutes for NOK 39. A metered taxi costs NOK 350 to 450, while a pre-booked LocalsRide car starts at NOK 320 with the price confirmed and a driver in arrivals. The Bybanen suits a solo traveller with light luggage; for groups or heavy bags, the private car is more practical.

Can I get a private car from Bergen Airport directly to the fjords?

Yes. Direct transfers run from BGO to Flåm (165 km, 2.5 to 3 hours via the E16 and Rv50) and Voss (100 km, 80 to 90 minutes). Many arrivals skip the city altogether and head for the fjord villages on the first night, and the Aurlandsfjord area, around Flåm, Undredal and Aurland, is the most popular long-distance run from the airport.