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Fløibanen, Bergen: Visitor Information and Tickets

  • Writer: Thor
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Fløibanen funicular railway on the hillside above Bergen, Norway with the city and harbor visible in the background.

Fløibanen is Bergen’s fastest link from the city centre to the Fløyen viewpoint, useful when time or weather is limited. This guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, exact public transport lines, and the trade-offs that matter most when you plan your ride.


Last update: January 2026


Quick overview and key details


Quick visitor snapshot

  • Who it suits: First-time Bergen visitors, families, and anyone who wants an easy viewpoint without a steep climb.

  • Time needed: 60 to 120 minutes for a return ride plus time at the top.

  • Cost range: €7.01 to €19.27 (NOK 80 to NOK 220) for standard adult fares, depending on season and where you buy.

  • Best time to visit: Before 10:00 for quieter platforms, or after 20:00 for city lights, with late departures.

  • Common pitfalls: Buying the wrong date online, arriving 11:00 to 13:00 in peak season, or assuming Bergen Card applies to one-way rides.


Essential facts

For broader planning, use the Bergen destination hub and the Norway travel information 2026 guide.


Fløibanen tickets: prices, passes, and how to buy


Fløibanen tickets are date-based, not departure-time based. The official portal states you select a date and the ticket can be used any time during that selected date. Buy directly via the official Fløibanen online ticket page, or use ticket machines and the city station ticket office.

Prices are seasonal with a lower period (1 January to 31 March and 1 October to 31 December) and a higher period (1 April to 30 September). In the higher period, adult fares are cheaper if you buy via app, web, or ticket machine, compared with the ticket office, as marked on the official list.

Key standard fares (EUR values use the ECB rate listed in the Costs section):

  • Return, city centre to Fløyen: €12.70 (NOK 145) lower period. €17.52 (NOK 200) via app, web, or machine higher period, or €19.27 (NOK 220) at the ticket office.

  • One-way, city centre to Fløyen: €7.01 (NOK 80) lower period. €9.20 (NOK 105) via app, web, or machine higher period, or €10.51 (NOK 120) at the ticket office.

Value options:

  • Family return (2 adults + 2 children 4 to 15): €31.97 (NOK 365) lower period, or €43.79 (NOK 500) higher period.

  • Day pass (unlimited rides on the selected date): adult €26.27 (NOK 300) lower period, or €30.65 (NOK 350) higher period.

Rules that change what you should buy:

  • Children under four travel free with an adult; ages four to 15 require a child ticket.

  • Senior tickets (67+) exist only in the lower period, and valid ID is required.

  • Bergen Card gives 50% off return tickets only, and it is not valid for one-way tickets, per the official prices and ticket types page.

Mistake to avoid: paying the ticket office fare in peak season when the app, web, or machine fare is lower. If your plans change, refund handling is routed via the refund option linked from the Fløyen contact page.


Opening hours and best time to visit


On the official operational listing, Fløibanen is shown as open 07:30 to 00:00, and the ticket office is shown as 09:00 to 16:00. Verify your exact date on the official Fløyen opening hours page, because holidays and operational changes can shift schedules.

There is no museum-style “last entry”, but you should treat the last departure from the city station as your cutoff. Late rides can be calmer and give better city lights, but you lose daylight for walks and the weather at the top often feels colder and windier.

For lower crowds, ride before 10:00, especially in the higher period (1 April to 30 September). For views, late afternoon into dusk is the classic payoff window, but it often produces the longest queues. If you want a quieter viewpoint and still want lights, ride after 20:00.

To match Fløibanen with Bergen’s seasonal crowd peaks, use the Best time to visit Bergen guide.


How to get there


Fløibanen’s city station is in Vetrlidsallmenningen, so most visitors arrive on foot or via public transport. From the Torget and Bryggen waterfront area, plan about 10 to 15 minutes on foot to reach the entrance. From Bybanen’s Byparken stop, plan 10 to 15 minutes walking.

For buses, target the Torget or Bryggen stops. The Skyss terminal map for Bryggen and Torget lists routes including 3, 3E, 4, 4E, 10, 12, 16E, 18, 19, 39, 86, and 91, with platform letters that help you avoid walking to the wrong bay. Use the Skyss Bryggen Torget stop map and then walk inland toward Vetrlidsallmenningen.

From Bergen Airport, Bybanen Line 1 is the most predictable connection into the centre. Get off at Byparken, then walk to the city station. Use the Entur journey planner or the Skyss official site for live timings and disruptions.

For local payment and ticketing basics, read the Bergen public transport travel information page before you arrive.


The Visitor Experience and Highlights


Arrive at the city station and decide if you want staff help or self-service. Ticket machines and online purchases keep you moving, and in the higher period they can also reduce the adult fare.

Boarding tends to feel most congested from late morning into early afternoon, which is when central Bergen concentrates tour groups and day visitors. In busy periods, departures can become frequent, so your wait is mainly driven by loading.

At the top area, most visitors go directly to the viewpoint for harbor views, then either add a short walk or take a warm break. Fløirestauranten, Fløistuen Café, and Skomakerstuen are listed on the official opening hours page, which helps you plan around weather.

The practical trade-off is speed versus depth. If you only have an hour, secure the viewpoint first and keep the visit simple. If you have 90 minutes or more, a café stop plus a short walk often feels more complete than staying at the railing. For central accommodation positioning and walk-time expectations, use the Opus XVI Bergen hotel review.


Accessibility and Constraints


Detailed wheelchair and stroller specifications are not reliably published as a single concise statement on the official English pages. If accessibility is critical for your group, confirm your needs and travel date via the Fløyen contact page, including boarding assistance and cabin space during busy hours.

Strollers are commonly seen, but cabin space is finite, especially 11:00 to 13:00 in the higher period. For a smoother boarding experience, ride before 10:00 or after 20:00, when platforms are typically calmer.

If wind or cold is a constraint, plan an indoor break using venues listed on the official opening hours page.


Rules and Security


Fløibanen operates like public transport, and there is no routine security screening process described on the official English pages. Keep your bag compact and avoid blocking doors during boarding, especially when cabins are loading back-to-back.

Bag size limits, prohibited-item lists, and a specific drone policy are not reliably published as a single rule set. If any of these affects your visit, confirm before you travel via the Fløyen contact page.


Costs and On-Site Spending


All EUR conversions in this article use the European Central Bank reference rate dated 29 January 2026 (1 EUR = 11.4180 NOK), published in the ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates PDF. Always confirm the NOK price on the official prices page before you buy.

Typical adult fares:

  • Lower period return: €12.70 (NOK 145). Lower period one-way: €7.01 (NOK 80).

  • Higher period return: €17.52 (NOK 200) via app, web, or machine, or €19.27 (NOK 220) at the ticket office.

Value tickets:

  • Family return: €31.97 (NOK 365) lower period, or €43.79 (NOK 500) higher period.

  • Day pass (unlimited rides on the selected date): adult €26.27 (NOK 300) lower period, or €30.65 (NOK 350) higher period.

Food and retail spending varies. The official opening-hours listing names Fløirestauranten, Fløistuen Café, Skomakerstuen Café, and Fløistuen Shop, but fixed menu pricing is not published on the English pages. Budget flexibly, then decide at the top based on time and weather.


Local Insider Tip


Tip: In the higher period (1 April to 30 September), buy through app, web, or ticket machine to access the lower peak-season fare, then ride after 20:00 when Fløibanen is still running until 00:00. Confirm fares on the official prices page.


Practical Tips for Your Visit

  • In peak season, buy in app, on web, or at a machine to avoid the €19.27 (NOK 220) adult return ticket office fare.

  • When buying online, double-check the date, since the ticket is valid any time on that selected date.

  • Use Torget or Bryggen as your bus stop targets, then walk inland to Vetrlidsallmenningen for the entrance.

  • Ride before 10:00 if you want fewer people at the viewpoint, especially for photos.

  • If it is windy at the top, reset indoors at Fløistuen Café or Skomakerstuen.

  • For broader trip basics, see the Norway travel information 2026 guide.


Nearby Attractions & Combos


Pair Fløibanen with at least one indoor stop so your day stays productive in rain. For a verified nearby attraction guide, use The Leprosy Museum visitor guide. For routing between stops, use the Bergen public transport travel information page plus the official Skyss site.

To plan the city at a higher level, return to the Bergen destination hub and the Best time to visit Bergen guide.


Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Do I need to book a specific departure time for Fløibanen?No. The official ticket portal states you choose a date, and the ticket can be used any time during that selected date, via the Tickets to Fløibanen page.


Q: Where should I buy Fløibanen tickets to avoid unofficial sellers?Buy through the official online ticket page or use station ticket machines and the city station ticket office.


Q: What is the cheapest way to buy tickets in the higher period (1 April to 30 September)?Use app, web, or ticket machine, since the official list marks those as cheaper than the ticket office for some adult fares on the prices and ticket types page.


Q: Are children free on Fløibanen?Children under four travel free with an adult. Children aged four to 15 require a child ticket, per the official prices page.


Q: Is there a senior ticket?Yes, but only in the lower period (1 January to 31 March and 1 October to 31 December), and valid ID is required, according to the official prices page.


Q: Does Bergen Card work for Fløibanen?Yes. Bergen Card gives 50% discount on return tickets only, and it is not valid for one-way tickets, per the official prices page.


Q: How late does Fløibanen run?On the official listing, Fløibanen is shown as open 07:30 to 00:00. Verify your date on the Fløyen opening hours page.


Q: Which public transport stops are best for reaching the city station?Torget and Bryggen are the most useful stops. The Skyss Bryggen Torget stop map lists route numbers and platform letters.


Q: Can I use Bybanen from Bergen Airport to get close to Fløibanen?Yes. Take Bybanen Line 1 to Byparken, then walk 10 to 15 minutes. Confirm timings in the Entur journey planner.


Q: Is Fløibanen wheelchair accessible?Not reliably published as a single English statement. Confirm your needs via the Fløyen contact page.



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