How to get from Bergen to Balestrand by bus and ferry?

From Bergen to Balestrand by bus and ferry

To get from Bergen to Balestrand you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 12 bus from Torget station to Gamle Bergen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY450 bus and finally take the 890 ferry from Aurland Kai station to Balestrand Kai station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 34 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Bergen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Balestrand on the Moovit app.

454min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - VY450VY450
Ferry - 890890
Walk to Balestrand
Leaves from Torget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torget
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Lønborglien
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gamle Bergen
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - VY450VY450
    Wait for bus
    VY450
    Lillehammer
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aurland
    133 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aurland Kai
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Ferry - 890890
    Wait for ferry
    890
    Bergen Strandkaiterminalen
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balestrand Kai
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balestrand
    Walk to
    Balestrand
    Holmen
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bergen to Balestrand

The distance between Bergen and Balestrand is approximately 229.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 454 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bergen to Balestrand by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balestrand – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Bergen to Balestrand

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Bergen to Balestrand using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bergen) and destination (Balestrand), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 454 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line VY450, Ferry line 890.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bergen and Balestrand?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bergen to Balestrand?

    The 12 bus line goes from Torget station near Bergen in Bergen to Gamle Bergen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Gamle Bergen station near Balestrand.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bergen to Balestrand by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Bergen and Balestrand by bus and ferry is about 7 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bergen to get to Balestrand?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Torget stop near Bergen in Bergen.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bergen and Balestrand?

    Get off the bus at the Gamle Bergen station, which is closest to Balestrand.

  • When is the first ferry from Bergen to Balestrand?

    The first ferry from Bergen in Bergen to Balestrand in Balestrand is Sogn-Bergen. It leaves the Strandkaiterminalen Båtkai station at 10:00 AM.

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