What is the cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Bergen?

The cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Bergen is to line 890 ferry and bus and train which costs kr 470 - kr 650 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balestrand to Bergen?

The fastest way to get from Balestrand to Bergen is to ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs kr 1200 - kr 1900.

Is there a direct bus between Balestrand and Bergen?

No, there is no direct bus from Balestrand to Bergen. However, there are services departing from Balestrand kai and arriving at Bergen busstasjon via Vadheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct ferry between Balestrand and Bergen?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balestrand kai and arriving at Strandkaiterminalen båtkai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Balestrand to Bergen?

The distance between Balestrand and Bergen is 188 km.

How do I travel from Balestrand to Bergen without a car?

The best way to get from Balestrand to Bergen without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs kr 1200 - kr 1900.

How long does it take to get from Balestrand to Bergen?

The ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkai takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Balestrand to Bergen bus from?

Balestrand to Bergen bus services, operated by SKYSS, depart from Balestrand kai station.

Where does the Balestrand to Bergen bus arrive?

Balestrand to Bergen bus services, operated by SKYSS, arrive at Vadheim station.

Where can I stay near Bergen?

There are 851+ hotels available in Bergen.

Balestrand to Bergen - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 890 ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Balestrand to Bergen by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
3h 53m
kr 1,200–1,900
Line 890 ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Vik kaiferry 890
2. Take the bus from Vik kommunehus to Voss stasjonbus 970 / ...
3. Take the train from Voss stasjon to Bergen stasjontrain F4 / ...
4h 15m
kr 473–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balestrand kai to Vadheimbus 820
2. Take the bus from Vadheim to Bergen busstasjonbus Nw431
5h
kr 475–699

Balestrand to Bergen by ferry

13Weekly Ferries

3h 53mAverage Duration

kr 1,200Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balestrand to Bergen.

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Distance: 188.1 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Balestrand, Norway and Bergen, Norway?

Norled operates a ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balestrand kai to Bergen busstasjon via Vadheim in around 5h.

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