Nordland Railway
Operating between Trondheim and Bodø, Norway
Description
Nordland Line
“At 729km and taking almost ten hours, the Nordland line is Norway's longest single train journey. The railway crosses 293 bridges, ploughs through 154 tunnels and crosses the Arctic circle on its epic journey northwards from Trondheim to Bodø.
Known in Norwegian as Nordlandsbanen, the route still provides a glimpse into rural Norwegian life as it meanders its way north through industrial towns and small villages and past an ever-changing landscape.
It crosses the Arctic Circle on the journey, adding a certain allure to the route for international travellers.”
Operating Details
Duration: Approximately 10 hours end to end
Route: Trondheim to Bodø either direction with numerous stops along the way.
Operational season: Year round
Departures: Northbound departs 749am and 11:05pm daily. Southbound departs 12:27pm and 9:09pm daily. Times subject to change.
Note: Sleeper carriages available. Food and drinks at the VY Kafé in the restaurant car.
Contact and information
Web: via LifeinNorway.net
Booking: entur.no
Station Locations:
7010 Trondheim, Norway (Trondheim Station)
Jernbaneveien 99, 8006 Bodø (Bodø Station)
Chip’s Notes
The Nordline is a beauty of a train. At eight hours in length we paid the extra $50 each to sit in premium class. The extra money is worth it if you have it. The seats recline almost horizontally. You are delivered 3 feet between you and the nearest seat. Windows are large, the coaches themselves as clean as operating rooms, which is normal in Norway.
This is simply a fine way to travel the country’s rugged mountains and valleys if you want to make it to the arctic circle. Please read about the whole experience from Day 620 of the Vagabond Journal.