How do I get from Berlin to Tromsø?
I'm going to Tromsø in Norway for the Northern Lights. What is both a fast and affordable way of getting there?
I was considering flying, but because I'll be backpacking in the winter, I doubt I'll be able to get my bag to fit RyanAir's carry-on limit; hence, added costs. I'll probably also have a rail pass, so I thought maybe I could use that to save some money.
On the other hand, I also don't know which route I should take, i.e. - is there a direct route from Berlin to Tromsø or must I pass through Oslo?
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You should be aware of the distances involved. By far the easiest way to get there is to fly. Use the travel planner of your choice, and check the websites of Norwegian (a somewhat low-cost airline with less draconian luggage practices than Ryanair) and SAS (the flag carrier) to find out when it is cheapest to travel (apparently there are no direct flights from Berlin to Tromsø). If you have a rail pass, you could also consider taking the train to Stockholm or Oslo and fly from there. The Tromsø airport website has a list of direct flight connections.
By train there are essentially two options: to Oslo (by ferry from Copenhagen, Kiel, or Fredrikshavn, or by train, changing in (at least) Gothenburg) and then onwards to Trondheim (ca 6h), change trains, to Fauske near Bodø (ca 10h), change to bus, and then a ca 12 hour bus trip (seems long, Google maps says 7h driving time, might be less than 12h. But includes a ferry connection). Or to Stockholm, onward to Narvik (ca 13h) (nearly all the train travel is inside Sweden, Narvik is not directly connected to the rest of the Norwegian rail network), and then around 4h by bus to Tromsø. The connections might not match up nicely.
Some brief information from the Tromsø tourist information: http://www.visittromso.no/en/Articles/Tromso_useful-info/Travel-by-bus-and-train/
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What is the best way to get to Tromsø Norway?
The quickest way to get to Troms\xf8 is by taking the direct two-hour flight from Bergen Airport (BGO). This is the best option if you're looking to optimize your time in Troms\xf8 and see the sights. If you're looking for a slow and scenic route to Troms\xf8, you can book a five-day Hurtigruten cruise.Can you take the train to Tromsø?
Travel by bus and trainThere is no train service to Troms\xf8. The nearest train station is in Narvik (for the Swedish railway connection through to Abisko, Kiruna and Stockholm) and Fauske (for the Norwegian railway line through to Trondheim and Oslo).Where do you fly into for Tromsø Norway?
What is the nearest airport to Troms\xf8? The nearest airport to Troms\xf8 is Tromso (TOS) Airport which is 3.9 km away. Other nearby airports include Bardufoss (BDU) (67.5 km), Evenes (EVE) (157.1 km) and Alta (ALF) (172.7 km).Where in the UK flies direct to Tromsø?
There is 1 airport in United Kingdom that has a direct connection to Troms\xf8, which is London Gatwick. From London Gatwick, direct flights are offered by Norwegian.Berlin: How to use the Public Transport Network - How to get around? - visitBerlin
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If however, you would like to see some scenery on the way, going by a mode of transportation where you can dictate stops yourself is essential. Biking seems pretty popular in Norway, but because that seems tough, I'd just pick car. Doing so means that it will become a multi-day journey, but can be rewarding as well. Note that there is not a whole lot of scenery in flatland Sweden, so if you go for the looks, I recommend choosing non-trunk roads through southwest Norway. (Example to enter in GoogleMaps's routing: Berlin–Kristiansand–Rjukan–Tromsø.)
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