Norway's coach hire market is shaped by the country's dramatic geography. Oslo is the largest city and main commercial hub. Bergen is the gateway to the western fjords, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord, which together form the most spectacular coach touring country in northern Europe. Tromso in the Arctic north is the base for Northern Lights tourism from October to March. Norway is one of the two most expensive coach hire markets in Europe alongside Switzerland, reflecting very high wage costs and an extensive road toll network.
Norwegian coach operators are regulated by Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration) and Samferdselsdepartementet. Norway is not an EU member but is in the Schengen Area and EEA, meaning operators hold equivalent international transport licences and can operate across Nordic borders. Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Road tolls on motorways, through tunnels, and on urban cordon systems add to operator costs and are factored into all quotes.
Popular Routes in Norway
| Route | Distance | Est. price | Typical vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo to Bergen (via Flam) | 480 km | Get a quote | 49-seat coach |
| Bergen to Geirangerfjord | 260 km | Get a quote | 29-seat midi-coach |
| Oslo to Tromso (fly + local) | Local transfer | Get a quote | 16-seat minibus |
| Oslo to Stockholm | 530 km | Get a quote | 49-seat coach |
| Bergen fjord day circuit | 180 km | Get a quote | 29-seat midi-coach |
Services Available in Norway
Minibus Hire
8 to 24-seat winter-equipped minibuses for fjord routes and Arctic transfers.
Minibus hire details →Airport Transfers
Group transfers from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), Bergen (BGO), and Tromso (TOS).
Airport transfer details →Northern Lights Tours
Evening excursion coaches from Tromso for Northern Lights chasing, October to March.
Event transport details →Fjord Tours
Scenic fjord touring coaches along Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, and Geirangerfjord.
Event transport details →Corporate Travel
Professional corporate transport for Oslo and Bergen business events.
Corporate travel details →Quick Facts
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: NOK (Norwegian Krone)
- Drives on: Right
- Language: Norwegian
- Capital: Oslo
- Demand: High
Bus Hire Across Norway
Oslo
very-high demandViking Ship Museum, National Gallery, Akershus Fortress, Operahuset, Vigeland Park
Bergen
very-high demandBryggen Wharf (UNESCO), Floyen funicular, gateway to Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord
Tromso
high demand (winter)Northern Lights capital, Arctic Cathedral, Polaria Museum, Midnight Sun in summer
Flam
very-high demandFlamsbana railway, Aurlandsfjord, Stegastein viewpoint, Norway in a Nutshell circuit
Geiranger
high demandGeirangerfjord (UNESCO), Seven Sisters waterfall, Dalsnibba mountain viewpoint
Stavanger
medium demandOld Stavanger, Petroleum Museum, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) hiking gateway
Trondheim
high demandNidaros Cathedral, medieval pilgrimage site and coronation church, founded by Olav Tryggvason in 997
Baerum
medium demandAffluent Oslo-fjord suburb, Fornebu business district, Kadettangen waterfront, Henie-Onstad Art Centre
Kristiansand
medium demandDyreparken zoo and amusement park, Bystranda beach, ferry link to Hirtshals in Denmark
Fredrikstad
medium demandBest-preserved fortress town in Scandinavia, star-shaped ramparts, Gamlebyen old town
Drammen
medium demandSpiralen tunnel road up Bragernesasen, river port on the Drammenselva, close to Oslo
Sandnes
medium demandStavanger conurbation neighbour, Figgjo ceramics heritage, Ganddal, gateway to Jaeren coast
Sarpsborg
medium demandOne of Norway's oldest cities, founded 1016, Sarpsfossen waterfall, Borregaard biorefinery
Skien
medium demandBirthplace of Henrik Ibsen, capital of Telemark county, gateway to the Telemark Canal
Alesund
high demandArt Nouveau architecture rebuilt after the 1904 fire, fishing port, gateway to Geirangerfjord
Sandefjord
medium demandWhaling Museum and history, Torp airport low-cost hub, Vestfold coast
Haugesund
medium demandHaraldshaugen monument marking Norway's unification, Norwegian International Film Festival, herring heritage
Tonsberg
medium demandNorway's oldest town, founded circa 871, Slottsfjellet castle ruins, Verdens Ende on Tjome
Bodo
high demandGateway above the Arctic Circle, Saltstraumen tidal current, Lofoten ferry connections
Molde
medium demandCity of Roses, Moldejazz international festival, panoramic view of the Romsdal Alps
Hamar
medium demandVikingskipet speed skating arena, Lake Mjosa shoreline, Norwegian Railway Museum
Lillehammer
high demandHost of the 1994 Winter Olympics, Maihaugen open-air museum, Lysgardsbakkene ski jump
Arendal
medium demandTyholmen wooden old town canals, Arendalsuka political festival, southern sailing coast
Halden
medium demandFredriksten Fortress where Karl XII fell in 1718, Swedish border town, Halden Canal
Larvik
medium demandBirthplace of Kon-Tiki explorer Thor Heyerdahl, Bokeskogen beech forest, Denmark ferry route
Moss
medium demandGalleri F 15 contemporary art, glassworks industrial heritage, Oslofjord ferry to Horten
Kongsberg
medium demandRoyal silver mining town founded 1624, Norwegian Mint, Kongsberg Jazz Festival
Horten
medium demandNorwegian Armed Forces Museum, former royal naval base, Oslofjord ferry to Moss
Narvik
medium demandWWII Battles of Narvik history, Ofoten iron ore railway, Arctic ski resort, gateway to Lofoten
Mo i Rana
medium demandArctic Circle Centre gateway, Svartisen glacier access, former steelworks town
Gjovik
medium demandGjovik Olympic Cavern Hall built into a mountain, Lake Mjosa paper mill heritage
Steinkjer
medium demandTrondelag agricultural centre, rebuilt after 1940 wartime destruction, gateway to Namdalen
Forde
medium demandFordefestivalen world music festival, gateway to Jolster glaciers and lakes, Sogn og Fjordane administrative centre
Bus Hire in Norway: Common Questions
Ready to Book? Get a Free Quote Today
Tell us where you need to go, how many passengers, and when.
