Northern Norway by train and bus – Experience Bodø, Lofoten, and Tromsø on one journey

The Ultimate Northern Norway Train Journey – discover fjords, islands and Arctic landscapes

Experience the very best of Northern Norway on The Ultimate Northern Norway Train Journey. This unforgettable journey combines scenic train routes, ferries, buses and spectacular nature experiences across Bodø, Lofoten, Senja and Tromsø.

During this Northern Norway rail holiday, you travel through dramatic fjords, mountain landscapes and coastal island communities. Along the way, you discover Viking history, Arctic scenery and some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Norway.

From Denmark to Bodø, Lofoten, Senja and Tromsø – Northern Norway by train, ferry and bus

The journey begins in Denmark with an overnight ferry to Oslo. From there, you continue by train to Trondheim. Afterwards, the famous Nordland Railway takes you through spectacular scenery to Bodø.

In Bodø, you stay for two nights and explore some of the region’s top attractions. Highlights include Saltstraumen, Kjerringøy, fjord cruises, sea eagle safaris, via ferrata routes and scenic hiking trails.

The journey continues by ferry and bus from Bodø to Reine in Lofoten. Here, dramatic mountains and charming fishing villages create unforgettable scenery. Afterwards, you travel to Svolvær with the Arctic Route bus between 15 June and 31 August.

During your stay in Svolvær, you can join a Trollfjord Cruise, go kayaking, enjoy hiking and visit the famous Lofotr Viking Museum. The breathtaking Lofoten island scenery creates one of the highlights of this Northern Norway rail holiday.

From Svolvær, the route continues to Hamn on Senja. Afterwards, you travel with the Arctic Route bus to Tromsø, where you spend two nights exploring the Arctic capital before returning home by train, flight or Hurtigruten.

Highlights of The Ultimate Northern Norway Train Journey

  • Bodø: Discover Saltstraumen, Kjerringøy, fjord cruises, sea eagle safaris, hiking and via ferrata experiences.
  • Lofoten (Reine & Svolvær): Experience Trollfjord Cruise, kayaking, hiking, the Lofotr Viking Museum and iconic mountain landscapes.
  • Senja (Hamn): Enjoy dramatic coastal viewpoints, island atmosphere and spectacular Arctic scenery by the sea.
  • Tromsø: Explore the Arctic city with culture, harbour atmosphere and easy access to nature experiences.
  • Transport: Comfortable train, ferry and bus travel through Northern Norway with smooth connections and plenty of time for experiences.

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13 days / from per person
19.645,-
Including train and flights to/from Denmark, hotels, and ferry travel
Inkluderet i prisen
  • Journey from Denmark to Oslo by overnight ferry
  • 3-star hotels/rorbuer with breakfast in Trondheim, Bodø, Reine, Svolvær, Hamn/Senja, and Tromsø
  • Train journey on the Nordland Railway
  • Bus journey through Lofoten to Svolvær and Tromsø

Flight or train – your choice

With us, you can choose whether to travel to and from your destination by train or by plane.

Travel options:

  • Train travel both ways
  • Flights both ways
  • Train outbound – flight return
  • Flight outbound – train return

Travel Catalogue

Read more about the journey programme, attractions, and experiences in the catalogue here.

Recommended itinerary

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Day 1–2: Denmark – Oslo (overnight ferry)
Day 2: Oslo – Trondheim (by train)
Day 2–3: Trondheim
Day 3: Trondheim – Bodø (by train)
Day 3–5: Bodø
Day 5: Bodø – Moskenes (Lofoten) – Reine (ferry and bus)
Day 5–7: Reine
Day 7: Reine – Svolvær (by bus)
Day 7–9: Svolvær
Day 9: Svolvær – Hamn/Senja (The Arctic Route bus – available only from June to August)
Day 9–11: Hamn/Senja
Day 11: Hamn – Tromsø (The Arctic Route bus – available only from June to August)
Day 11–13: Tromsø
Day 13: Return Journey
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All trips can be customised, combined and tailored to your preferences, including different hotels, number of nights, cities and travel by plane or train.

About the hotels

We work with many hotels in the city, and the examples below are only intended as samples of hotels within walking distance of the stations.

Best Western Plus Hotel Bakeriet ***, Trondheim

Brattørgata 2, 7010 Trondheim, Norge
Trondheim S (Trondheim Sentralstasjon) ligger ca. 500–600 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7–8 minutters gang ad flad rute). Herfra er der togforbindelser til bl.a. Oslo, Bodø og Røros. Nem adgang til/fra Trondheim S – oplagt ved både ankomst og afrej...
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Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel ****, Trondheim

Kjøpmannsgata 73, 7010 Trondheim, Norge
Trondheim S (Trondheim Sentralstasjon) ligger ca. 500–600 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7–8 minutters gang ad flad rute langs havne-/byområdet). Herfra er der togforbindelser til bl.a. Oslo, Bodø og Røros. Nem adgang til/fra Trondheim S – oplagt ve...
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Scandic Bakklandet ***, Trondheim

Nedre Bakklandet 60, 7014 Trondheim, Norge
Trondheim S (Trondheim Sentralstasjon) ligger ca. 800–900 meter fra hotellet (ca. 10–12 minutters gang ad forholdsvis flad rute langs havnen/centrum). Herfra er der togforbindelser til bl.a. Oslo, Bodø og Røros. Rimelig nem adgang til/fra Tro...
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Scandic Nidelven ****, Trondheim

Havnegata 1-4, 7010 Trondheim, Norge
Trondheim S (Trondheim Sentralstasjon) ligger ca. 400–500 meter fra hotellet (ca. 5–7 minutters gang ad flad rute langs havnen). Herfra er der togforbindelser til bl.a. Oslo, Bodø og Røros. For togrejsende: Meget nem adgang til/fra Trondheim...
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Comfort Hotel Bodø ***, Bodø

Sandgata 4, 8006 Bodø, Norge
Bodø Station ligger ca. 700–900 meter fra Comfort Hotel Bodø (omtrent 8–12 minutters gang ad forholdsvis flad rute). Bodø er endestation for Nordlandsbanen med togforbindelser mod bl.a. Fauske og Trondheim. Nem gåafstand til/fra Bodø Station ...
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Scandic Havet ****, Bodø

Tollbugata 5, 8006 Bodø, Norge
Bodø Station ligger ca. 900–1.100 meter fra Scandic Havet (omtrent 10–15 minutters gang ad forholdsvis flad rute gennem centrum). Bodø er endestation for Nordlandsbanen med togforbindelser mod bl.a. Fauske og Trondheim. Fornuftig gåafstand ti...
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Reine Rorbuer – by Classic Norway Hotels ***, Reine/Lofoten

Reineveien 165, 8390 Reine, Lofoten, Norge
Der går ikke tog til Lofoten. Nærmeste togstationer ligger på fastlandet (f.eks. Bodø eller Narvik), hvorfra man fortsætter med færge, bus eller bil. Typiske ankomstruter for togrejsende: Via Bodø: Tog til Bodø (Nordlandsbanen) Færge...
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Thon Hotel Lofoten **** Svolvær

Torget, 8300 Svolvær, Norge
Der er ingen togstation i Svolvær eller på Lofoten. Nærmeste jernbaneforbindelser findes bl.a. i Narvik. Svolvær nås typisk med fly til Svolvær Lufthavn Helle (ca. 4,5 km fra hotellet), med bus/færge fra Narvik/Bodø eller med bil. Hotellet er derf...
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Scandic Svolvær ***, Svolvær

Lamholmen 1, 8305 Svolvær, Norge
Der er ingen togstation i Svolvær. Nærmeste større togstation er i Bodø, ca. 6 timers færge- og busrejse væk. Svolvær har dog gode busforbindelser til resten af Lofoten og Hurtigruten-anløb, samt lufthavn med fly til Bodø, Oslo og resten af Norge....
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Hamn i Senja ****, Hamn/Senja

Hamnveien 1145, 9385 Skaland, Senja, Norge
Der går ikke tog til Senja. Nærmeste togstationer ligger på fastlandet i Nordnorge (f.eks. Narvik), hvorfra man fortsætter med bus eller bil. Typiske ankomstruter for togrejsende: Via Narvik (tog + bus/bil): Tog til Narvik (Malmbanan vi...
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Home Hotel Aurora ***, Tromsø

Sjøgata 19-21, 9291 Tromsø, Norge
Tromsø har ingen togstation – nærmeste jernbaneforbindelser ligger langt mod syd (f.eks. Narvik). Tromsø nås typisk med fly til Tromsø/Langnes Lufthavn (ca. 3,9–4 km fra hotellet) kombineret med lufthavnsbus eller taxi. Hotellet er derfor mest rel...
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Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø ****, Tromsø

Sjøgata 7, 9259 Tromsø, Norge
Tromsø har ingen togstation – nærmeste jernbaneforbindelser ligger langt mod syd (f.eks. Narvik). Tromsø nås typisk med fly til Tromsø/Langnes Lufthavn (ca. 4 km fra hotellet) kombineret med lufthavnsbus eller taxi. Hotellet er derfor mest relevan...
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Scandic Grand Tromsø ***, Tromsø

Storgata 44, 9008 Tromsø, Norge
Tromsø har ingen togstation – nærmeste jernbaneforbindelser ligger langt mod syd (f.eks. Narvik). Tromsø nås typisk med fly til Tromsø/Langnes Lufthavn (ca. 4 km fra hotellet) kombineret med lufthavnsbus eller taxi. Hotellet er derfor mest relevan...
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Thon Hotel Polar ***, Tromsø

Grønnegata 45, 9008 Tromsø, Norge
Tromsø har ingen togstation – nærmeste jernbaneforbindelser ligger langt mod syd (f.eks. Narvik). Tromsø nås typisk med fly til Tromsø/Langnes Lufthavn (ca. 3,9–4 km fra hotellet) kombineret med lufthavnsbus eller taxi. Hotellet er derfor mest rel...
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Prices for this journey

The prices shown are indicative and based on our suggested train journey and hotel options. All trips can be tailored to your preferences, and you are always welcome to request a tailor-made offer that matches your specific needs.
Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train travel

13 days / from per person
19.645,-
Including train and flights to/from Denmark, hotels, and ferry travel
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
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4-star hotels
1st class train travel

13 days / from per person
21.825,-
Including train and flights to/from Denmark, hotels, and ferry travel
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
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Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train travel

13 days / from per person
19.645,-
Including train and flights to/from Denmark, hotels, and ferry travel
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
Premium

4-star hotels
1st class train travel

13 days / from per person
21.825,-
Including train and flights to/from Denmark, hotels, and ferry travel
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
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All prices are from prices and include:


  • Train journey or flight to/from Norway
  • 1 night in Trondheim, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Bodø, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Reine, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Svolvær, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Hamn/Senja, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Tromsø, including breakfast
  • Travel on the Nordland Railway
  • Journey from Denmark to Oslo by overnight ferry in an outside cabin
  • Bus journey through Lofoten and Senja
  • 24-hour emergency hotline
  • Child discounts apply with at least 2 paying adults

All trips can be customised, combined and tailored to your wishes with different hotels, number of nights, destinations and travel by flight or train.

About the travel options

Travel options vary from trip to trip – sometimes the journey is by train, other times by cruise or ferry. Here you can read more about what applies to this specific trip:

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