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

The cheapest way to get from Bergen to Balestrand is to train and bus and line 890 ferry which costs kr 470 - kr 650 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bergen to Balestrand is to ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs kr 950 - kr 1000.

Is there a direct bus between Bergen and Balestrand?

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

Is there a direct ferry between Bergen and Balestrand?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Strandkaiterminalen båtkai and arriving at Balestrand kai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Bergen to Balestrand?

The distance between Bergen and Balestrand is 188 km.

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

The best way to get from Bergen to Balestrand without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs kr 950 - kr 1000.

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

The ferry from Strandkaiterminalen båtkai to Balestrand kai takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bergen to Balestrand bus from?

Bergen to Balestrand bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, depart from Bergen busstasjon station.

Where does the Bergen to Balestrand bus arrive?

Bergen to Balestrand bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, arrive at Vadheim station.

Where can I stay near Balestrand?

There are 53+ hotels available in Balestrand.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Bergen to Balestrand 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 Strandkaiterminalen båtkai to Balestrand kaiferry 890
3h 58m
kr 950–1,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Vadheimbus Nw431
2. Take the bus from Vadheim to Balestrand kaibus 820
5h 5m
kr 465–685
Train, bus, line 890 ferry
1. Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Voss stasjontrain R40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Voss stasjon to Vik kommunehusbus 970 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Vik kai to Balestrand kaiferry 890
5h 12m
kr 470–607

Bergen to Balestrand by ferry

11Weekly Ferries

3h 58mAverage Duration

kr 950Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.2 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Norled operates a ferry from Strandkaiterminalen båtkai to Balestrand kai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 950–1,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bergen busstasjon to Balestrand kai via Vadheim in around 5h 5m.

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