Bergen Airport to city centre: light rail, bus, taxi or car

The easiest way from Bergen Airport Flesland to the city centre is the Bybanen light rail, which takes about 45 minutes and stops right at the terminal. The airport coach and a taxi are faster, and a rental car makes sense if you are heading out of town.

Your options at a glance

Option	Roughly how long	Good for
Bybanen light rail, line 1	About 45 min to Byparken	Frequent departures, a hotel near the line
Airport coach (Flybussen)	About 20 min to Bergen bus station	Hotels near the central stops
Taxi	About 18 min in normal traffic	Late arrivals, heavy luggage
Rental car	About 35 min to our pick-up in Åsane	Fjords, Voss, Hardanger, Flåm

Bybanen light rail

Line 1 of the Bybanen runs between the city centre and the airport. According to Bergen Airport, the light rail stops on the lower floor of the terminal. The Skyss timetable shows line 1 running from Byparken to the airport, and a trip takes about 44 minutes.

In the daytime on weekdays the trains run about every 5 to 10 minutes, less often early in the morning and on Sunday mornings. Buy your ticket before you board, in the Skyss app or at the ticket machine on the platform. Tickets are not sold on the train.

Airport coach (Flybussen)

The airport coach leaves from a stop right outside the terminal. It reaches Bergen bus station in about 20 minutes and has six stops in the centre, including Festplassen and Bryggen. Tickets are sold online. Check the Flybussen site for departure times and the current price.

Taxi

The taxi stand is just outside the terminal. The centre is about 16 km away and the drive takes roughly 18 minutes in normal traffic, according to Avinor. The driver must tell you the fixed price before the trip starts, and the booking kiosks show the price in advance. Compare before you ride.

When a rental car makes sense

• You are heading for the fjords, Voss, Hardanger or Flåm. From our pick-up point in Åsane it is about 1 h 20 to Voss and about 2 h 30 to Flåm.
• You travel with children or a lot of luggage.
• You stay outside the centre, where public transport is slower.
• You want to leave early or come back late without checking timetables.

When you do not need one

If you only stay in the centre, skip the car. Parking is limited, and Bergen has a toll ring around the city. The old town, Bryggen and the funicular are all easy on foot. Read Driving in Bergen: tolls, parking and rules if you are unsure. You can also rent a car for just the days you leave town.

How our delivery works

We meet you at the airport with the car for kr 399. There is no desk and no queue: the owner hands over the keys in person, at any time of day by agreement. Book at least 12 hours ahead. Booking and payment are completed on Getaround, and every rental includes insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Prefer to travel light first? Take the light rail into town and we hand over in Åsane, about 15 minutes from the city centre by car. Our Toyota Auris Hybrid is always automatic and costs kr 679 per day. More in car rental at Bergen Airport.

FAQ

How far is Bergen Airport from the city centre?

About 16 km. By taxi it takes roughly 18 minutes in normal traffic, by light rail about 45 minutes.

Where do I buy a light rail ticket?

In the Skyss app or at the ticket machine on the platform. You cannot buy tickets on board, so get one before you step on.

Where does the light rail stop at the airport?

On the lower floor of the terminal.

Can you bring the car to the airport?

Yes. We deliver to Bergen Airport Flesland, a hotel or an address for kr 399. Book at least 12 hours ahead.

Do I need a car if I only stay in Bergen?

Usually not. The centre is compact, parking is limited and there is a toll ring. A car pays off when you leave town for the fjords.