It’s time for a trip cost report! Every trip, I like to share what it costs me to travel. Not only do I want to stay completely transparent, but I also hope these expenses prove to you how affordable travel can be.
Prices may vary at the time you are reading this article due to the exchange rate. The prices have been converted from Norwegian Krone NOK to USD based on current exchange rates. This was a solo 9-day trip.
Day 1
Travel Day- Transportation ($179.49)
- Flight: Orlando, Florida to Washington, D.C. (55 USD round-trip)
- Flight: Washington, D.C. to Oslo, Norway (124.49 USD round-trip). Read more about how I got this price: Error Fares: How I Scored My First Flight Deal
- Food ($0)
- Food was included on my flight from Washington DC to Oslo, Norway
Day 2
Oslo, Norway- Transportation ($8.85)
- Train: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo Central Station (95 NOK/8.85 USD). Student discount is available on transportation. The regular adult price was 101 NOK
- Food ($7.31)
- Dinner: Stortorvet Kebab (79 NOK/7.31 USD)
- Hotel ($46.12)
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
Day 3
Oslo, Norway
View from the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Tower- Excursions ($29.35)
- Oslo City Pass 24-hour (315 NOK/29.35 USD). Included in the pass is all transportation throughout the city and entrance to popular attractions. To see everything included in the day passes, see visitoslo.com
- Bygdøyfergene (Boat to Viking Ship Museum)
- Viking Ship Museum
- Norsk Folkemuseum (The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History)
- Norwegian Maritime Museum
- Fram Museum
- Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
- Food ($8.23)
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel price
- Lunch: Snacks on hand
- Dinner: Gazakjøkken (89 NOK/8.23 USD)
- Hotel ($46.12)
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
View from the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and TowerDay 4
Bergen, Norway- Byparken Bergen
- Transportation ($73.40)
- Train: Oslo Central Station to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (95 NOK/8.85 USD)
- Flight: Oslo to Bergen, Norway (One way) (55.90 USD)
- Train: Bergen Lufthavn Airport to Bergen City Center (40 NOK/3.72 USD)
- Funicular: Mount Fløyen to City (53 NOK/4.93 USD). I hiked up Mount Fløyen and took the funicular back into the city due to time.
- Excursions (Free)
- Hiking in Bergen (Free)
- Food ($14.80)
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel price
- Lunch: Market (85 NOK/7.86 USD)
- Dinner: Trekroneren (75 NOK/6.94 USD)
- Hotel ($31.63)
- Marken Gjestehus Bergen (339.50 NOK/31.63 USD)
- Extras ($21.31)
- Souvenir Hat (185 NOK/17.12 USD)
- Souvenir Magnet (45 NOK/4.19 USD)
Byparken BergenDay 5
Øystese, Norway- Hiking in Øystese
- Transportation ($29.59)
- Bus: Bergen to Øystese (318 NOK/29.59 USD). I was overcharged for this journey. It should have cost about half!
- Excursions (Free)
- Hiking in Øystese (Free)
- Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall (Free)
- Food ($8.29)
- Breakfast/Lunch: Spar Kjob Bergen (89 NOK/8.29 USD)
- Dinner: No expense
- Hotel (Free)
- No expense. I stayed with a college friend and her family in Øystese.
Hiking in ØysteseDay 6
Øystese, Norway- Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
- Excursions (Free)
- Hiking in Øystese (Free)
- Food (Free)
- No expense
- Hotel (Free)
- No expense. I stayed with a college friend and her family in Øystese.
Steinsdalsfossen WaterfallDay 7
Flåm, Norway- Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Cruise
- Transportation ($65.47)
- Bus: Øystese to Trengereid RundkØyring (40 NOK/3.71 USD)
- Train: Trengereid RundkØyring to Flåm (666 NOK/61.76 USD). Read more about one of the most scenic train rides in the world, the Flåm Railway, here.
- Excursions ($52.86)
- Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Boat Tour (570 NOK/52.86 USD)
- Food ($15.73)
- Lunch: Coop Flåm (75 NOK/6.94 USD)
- Dinner: Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Boat (95 NOK/8.79 USD)
- Hotel ($25.97)
- Flåm Hostel (280 NOK/25.97 USD)
Nærøyfjord Sightseeing CruiseDay 8
Flåm, Norway- Stegastein Viewpoint
- Excursions ($35.24)
- Bike Hire (380 NOK/35.24 USD)
- Food ($35.31)
- Breakfast: Marianne Bakery & Cafe (53 NOK/4.90 USD)
- Lunch: Flåm Marina (70 NOK/6.52 USD)
- Dinner: Flåmstova Restaurant (198 NOK/18.32 USD)
- Snacks: Coop Flåm (59.80 NOK/5.57 USD)
- Transportation ($54.50)
- Flåm to Oslo Central Station (589 NOK/54.50 USD)
- Hotel ($46.12)
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
Stegastein ViewpointDay 9
Oslo, Norway- The Royal Palace in Oslo
- Food ($18.02)
- Chocolate Souvenirs and Snacks for Travel (193.38 NOK/18.02 USD)
- Transportation ($8.85)
- Train: Oslo Central Station to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (95 NOK/8.85 USD)
- Flight: Oslo, Norway to Washington DC (Price listed on Day 1)
- Flight: Washington DC to Orlando, Florida (Price listed on Day 1)
The Royal Palace in OsloTotal Trip Cost
Transportation ($420.15)
Accommodations ($195.96)
Excursions ($117.45)
Food ($107.69)
Souvenirs/Extras ($21.31)
The Ultimate Oslo Guide: 15 Experiences You Can’t Miss (2024 Guide)
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The World’s Most Beautiful Train Ride: Flåmsbana
The Flåm Railway has been deemed by several to be the most beautiful train journey in the world with spectacular views of fjords and majestic waterfalls. The Flåmsbana line begins in Myrdal, where both Olso and Bergen connect.
Celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day
The biggest day of the year in Norway is May 17th and celebrates the country’s independence from Sweden. Although each village organizes its own celebrations, the day consists of parties, parades, and lots of food.
Great pictures! Makes me want to visit!