This is the experience of the Flam Train in Norwegian Fjords: prices, schedules

Who doesn't like to enjoy a good train ride furrowing mountainous landscapes?

And more if the high mountain route what we are talking about is classified as one of the most beautiful in the world.

The train travel They have something special; That feeling of seeing how the landscape changes through the window, while you are comfortably seated in your armchair, is priceless.

And it is even more pleasant if we talk about a high mountain train.

For us the Snowy landscape They have a magnetism that only those who have experienced it know.

That is why we were clear that the Flam Train was essential visit in our trip through the Norwegian fjords.

Curiosities about the history of the Flam train

El flam train arises with the need to unite the Song Fjord with the railway line that was completed in 1909, linking Oslo y Bergen.

This section of train was inaugurated in 1940 with steam trains, and in 1944 it began to incorporate electric trains.

But we are not talking about a normal train, since to join Bergen with Flam A tremendous gap had to be overcome.

The road is only 20 kilometers long and covers a difference in altitude of 863 meters, which means that it ascends 1 meter in height for every 18 meters traveled.

For those of you who like cycling and climbing mountains, pay attention to the information: almost 80% of the road has an incline of 5,5%.

To join the 20 kilometers that connect Flam with the high mountain station of Myrdal, it was necessary to excavate 20 tunnels to overcome the large unevenness.

And as a curious fact, it took 20 years to build the aforementioned 20 kilometers of route with its tunnels, and the work cost 20 million Norwegian crowns.

It is clear that this train is closely linked to the number 20.

What is the route of the Flam train?

El Flam train route basically it starts in full Aurland fjord, in the small town of Flam of 450 inhabitants, and ends in Myrdal, in the middle of the mountains, with a trip duration of one hour.

After leaving Flam, the train begins to ascend until it enters a valley where the incredible landscapes begin.

this now tourist train It passes by several points of interest and makes some stops.

The most important is the one done in the Kjos waterfall, where the train stops to take a photo.

In winter the waterfall is usually frozen and cannot be seen well, while in the thaw season it is when it is at its fullest.

On our last trip we took the train from Flam to Myrdal, and then, instead of returning the same way, we took another train, in this case a conventional one to Bergen.

In this way we did the entire route for which this section was designed and thus crossed all the mountains.

It is a highly recommended trip because the Myrdal – Bergen section It is also very spectacular.

Which side to sit on the Flam train?

A question we asked ourselves before starting the train trip was Which side should you sit on? to enjoy the best landscapes; We didn't want to go during the trip thinking that we should have sat on the other side.

But the truth is that the train changes the slope it travels on, so it doesn't really matter.

In the first section, when you cross the flam valley, the good views are on the right side, but as you progress along the route, everything changes to the left side for a while.

And the higher the route goes, the more varied the views are.

If I had to choose, I would tell you that the good side is the right side, but in reality it doesn't matter a little.

Flam train ticket price

Like everything in Norway, the Flam train ticket price It is not cheap at all; In this case, for adults, 55 euros for the round trip in summer, and 45 euros in winter.

There are different prices for children, for older people, for people who carry a bike and for people with disabilities.

Here you can consult the prices and buy tickets for the Fram train, which is essential to do in advance of your trip during high season and weekends.

Flam train timetables

As for Flam train schedules, riding a summer There can be up to 10 trains a day that make the Flam – Myrdal route and return, starting at 7,30:18,40 a.m., with the last trip being after XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

It must be taken into account that it is normal to book even several months in advance, because we are talking about a fairly small train with just three cars that usually fills up.

The Flam train winter schedules are reduced, and some trips may even be canceled if the weather conditions are very bad.

It must be taken into account that it is a high mountain train and there can be tremendous accumulations of snow.

But to give you an idea, there are usually 4 train trips a day, the first leaving at 9 in the morning, and the last, around 17 p.m.