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
Transportation
- 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 here.
Food
- Food was included on my flight from Washington DC to Oslo, Norway.
View from the Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Day 2
Transportation
- Train: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo Central Station (95 NOK/8.85 USD). Student discount is available on transportation. The regular adult price is 101 NOK.
Food
- Dinner: Stortorvet Kebab (79 NOK/7.31 USD)
Hotel
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
Day 3
Excursions
- 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
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel price
- Lunch: Snacks on hand
- Dinner: Gazakjøkken (89 NOK/8.23 USD)
Hotel
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
Byparken Bergen
Day 4
Transportation
- Train: Oslo Central Station to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (95 NOK/8.85 USD)
- Flight: Oslo to Bergen, Norway (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
- Hiking in Bergen (Free)
Food
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel price
- Lunch: Market (85 NOK/7.86 USD)
- Dinner: Trekroneren (75 NOK/6.94 USD)
Hotel
- Marken Gjestehus Bergen (339.50 NOK/31.63 USD)
Extras
- Souvenir Hat (185 NOK/17.12 USD)
- Souvenir Magnet (45 NOK/4.19 USD)
Day 5
Transportation
- Bus: Bergen to Øystese (318 NOK/29.59 USD). I was overcharged for this journey. It should have cost about half.
Excursions
- Hiking in Øystese (Free)
- Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall (Free)
Food
- Breakfast/Lunch: Spar Kjob Bergen (89 NOK/8.29 USD)
- Dinner: no expense.
Hotel
- No expense. I stayed with a college friend and her family in Øystese.
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
Day 6
Excursions
- Hiking in Øystese (Free)
Food
- No expense.
Hotel
- No expense. I stayed with a college friend and her family in Øystese.
Day 7
Transportation
- 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
- Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Boat Tour (570 NOK/52.86 USD)
Food
- Lunch: Coop Flåm (75 NOK/6.94 USD)
- Dinner: Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Boat (95 NOK/8.79 USD)
Hotel
- Flåm Hostel (280 NOK/25.97 USD)
Nærøyfjord Sightseeing Cruise
Day 8
Excursions
- Bike Hire (380 NOK/35.24 USD)
Food
- 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
- Flåm to Oslo Central Station (589 NOK/54.50 USD)
Hotel
- Saga Poshtel Oslo Central (495 NOK/46.12 USD)
Day 9
Food
- Chocolate Souvenirs and Snacks for Travel (193.38 NOK/18.02 USD)
Transportation
- 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)
Total Trip Cost:
855.62 USD | 8,751.32 NOK
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Great post! I love the simple breakdown of costs. Makes it really easy to follow along. Also I had no idea you could travel to Norway for so cheap! Thanks for the great information!
This post was helpful. We’re discussing going to Norway next year, so it’s nice to know we can do it on a budget!
I like your article! It is nice to see a list of cool places and costs. Visiting Norway is one of my dreams! I hope I`ll go there with my kids in a couple of years.
Loved the details included in visiting Norway in this post. Thank you for sharing 🤗
Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
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Very detailed. Thank you for breaking down the cost.
The prices for the Norway trip are almost unbelievably affordable. Thanks for sharing your travel experiences with us
I absolutely loved this post. I just got back from a trip to Norway in May and visited several of the same locations. The price breakdown is super helpful for others trying to see if a dream trip can be a reality, so thanks for sharing that with the world!