Getting to Trolltunga
Trolltunga is easily accessible by both car and public transport. Several daily bus services connect Voss, Bergen, Stavanger, and Oslo, making it convenient to reach the area.
With a bit of planning, public transport in Fjord Norway is an affordable and hassle-free way to travel.
Welcome to Trolltunga!
Where is Trolltunga?
Trolltunga is located 1,180 meters above sea level, east of the village of Tyssedal. The nearest town is Odda, which is part of Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland County.
See map here
Airports
Here are the nearest airports:
- Haugesund (2.5 hours)
- Bergen (3 hours)
- Stavanger (4 hours)
- Oslo (6 hours)
By car
There are several routes to Odda and Trolltunga, and getting there by car is easy. There are multiple charging stations along the road to Odda and within the town itself. However, be sure to check the locations of charging stations for electric vehicles before your trip.
Please note that there are no charging stations at the Trolltunga parking areas.
The journey takes approximately:
- Haugesund (2.5 hours)
- Bergen (3 hours)
- Stavanger (4 hours)
- Oslo (6 hours)
See Statens Vegvesen's travel planner
Driving in Norway in winter conditions
It's not reccommended to drive in winter, if you're not used to winter conditions. Here's everything you need to know about winter driving in Norway, including rules and regulations, traffic information and important advice.
If you are going to drive in Norway in the cold season (October–April) you and your car need to be prepared before you hit the road. Icy, slippery roads, snow, darkness, and poor visibility can make driving challenging at this time of year.
If you don't have experience with winter driving, consider hiring a car with a driver or travelling by public transport instead. Check timetables and buy tickets at Norway's national travel planner, Entur.
By ferry
You can find ferry schedules on Skyss' website. A useful tip is to download the Hardanger ferry schedules in advance.
Please note that there are special schedules on public holidays.
By train
The train ride between Bergen and Oslo, the Bergen Line (Bergensbanen), is one of Europe’s most beautiful train journeys and is running all year. Bus connections to Odda from the stations in Bergen and Voss.
More information can be found here.
By bus
The transportation company Skyss runs the local buses in Bergen, Voss, and Hardanger. Most bus routes are year-round, some are seasonal. You will find timetables and further information you can find at the Skyss homepage
NOR-WAY runs express buses connecting Hardanger and Odda with Oslo, Sandefjord, Larvik, Kristiansand, Stavanger and Haugesund. You will find timetables and booking information here.
Shuttle Buses to Trolltunga During the Summer Season
In the summer, shuttle buses operate from Odda to P2 Skjeggedal, with a connecting shuttle running from P2 Skjeggedal to P3 Mågelitopp.
The buses stop at designated stops near accommodations along the route. For more details, see the dedicated page.
By boat
The Hardangerfjord-Ekspressen speedboat operates year-round between Bergen and Rosendal, with daily departures from Strandkaiterminalen in Bergen city center. Along the way, the ferry stops at Flesland, Os, and Malkenes, making it possible to travel directly from Bergen Airport Flesland to Rosendal.
For schedules and booking, visit Rødne’s website.
There are connecting buses (#760) from Rosendal to Odda. Check the timetable for details.
Please note that schedules may change on public holidays:
- rodne.no
By ferry from abroad
- Fjord Line (Denmark — Stavanger — Bergen)
- Color Line (Denmark/Germany — Norway)
National Route Planner
The online service Entur allows you to easily find public transport in Norway – whether it is by bus, train, tram, train or boat. Enter where you travel from and to, and the website will find the fastest public transport for you.
See entur.no
