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Flåm to Geiranger

Flåm and Geiranger sit about 138 km (86 mi) apart in a straight line, with Geiranger to the north. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Norway in a Nutshell itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Norway in a Nutshell route
Flåm, where this leg starts
From · Flåm
Geiranger, where this leg ends
To · Geiranger
Straight-line distance
138 km · 86 mi
Est. road distance
165–193 km
Est. drive time
1 h 45 min – 3 h
Direction
Heading north
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Norway in a Nutshell itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 165–193 km (103–120 mi) and 1 h 45 min – 3 h at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

Bergen to Flåm is the classic mix of train, boat and bus. Reaching Geiranger and the mountain roads beyond is easiest by rental car, though ferries and buses also run. Fjord crossings often need a ferry, so timetables shape the days.

Open Flåm → Geiranger directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Geiranger

Plan a full day for the fjord, the two viewpoints and a farm hike.

Before you leave Flåm

Give it a full day for the railway, a fjord cruise and the Stegastein view.

On this curated route

Where Flåm → Geiranger sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Geiranger to Flåm is the same 138 km in a straight line, heading south. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in June, when Geiranger averages highs 5°C cooler than Flåm. Over a year, Geiranger gets about 590 mm more rain.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Flåm and Geiranger
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Flåm high1°2°4°7°12°18°21°19°15°9°4°2°
Geiranger high1°2°4°7°9°13°19°18°14°8°4°2°
Flåm rain183131131100106126150153172163171189
Geiranger rain244189196145133145177196232203236264

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Geiranger month guides.

Flåm to Geiranger: questions travelers ask

How far is Flåm from Geiranger?

Flåm is about 138 km (86 mi) from Geiranger in a straight line, with Geiranger to the north. By road, we estimate 165–193 km (103–120 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Flåm to Geiranger?

An estimated 1 h 45 min – 3 h, assuming 165–193 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Flåm to Geiranger?

Our Norway in a Nutshell itinerary includes this leg. Norway in a Nutshell runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.

Getting to Flåm

Guides for both ends

Geiranger by month

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