Bergen Station
The principal railway gateway to Norway’s second-largest city, Bergen Station has served as the terminus for trains from Oslo and regional services since the early twentieth century.
At a glance
Bergen Station is the main railway hub for the city, serving as a terminal on the Bergen Line. The station accommodates four platforms and connects the city to Oslo via long-distance rail, as well as to regional destinations including Indre Arna, Vossevangen, and Myrdal through the Bergen Commuter Rail network.
History
The station opened in 1913, four years after the completion of the Bergen Line itself. It was constructed to replace an earlier railway building situated slightly west of the current location, reflecting the city’s evolving transport infrastructure during the early industrial period.
What you see
The station building occupies a prominent position on the east side of Bergen’s city centre. Its functional design accommodates four platforms, engineered to manage both intercity and commuter traffic across multiple railway lines.
Cultural significance
Bergen Station represents a crucial chapter in Norway’s railway development and urban modernization. It remains a vital transport and social hub, connecting the historic Hanseatic port city to the rest of the nation’s rail network and symbolizing Bergen’s integration into the broader Scandinavian transport system.
Key facts
- Country: Norway
- City: Bergen Municipality
- Opened: 1913
- Coordinates: 60.39027778, 5.33305556
- Platforms: 4
- Terminal on the Bergen Line
Practical information & getting there
Bergen Station is located on the east side of Bergen’s city centre, making it easily accessible from the central districts. It serves as the main arrival point for passengers travelling by rail from Oslo and other Norwegian cities, as well as for regional commuter services.
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