Bergen Getting there & around

Getting around

Boat

From late May to late August, the Vågen Harbour Ferry (55 56 04 00; one way/return adult Nkr40/50, child Nkr25/35; every 30 mins from 10am to 6pm) runs between the Torget fish market and Tollbodhopen at Nordnes (near the Bergen Aquarium).

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Bus & tram

Bus

City buses (177) cost Nkr20, while fares beyond the centre are based on the distance travelled. Free bus 100 runs between Bryggen and the bus terminal.

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Car & motorcycle

In busy areas, metered parking is limited to 30 minutes or two hours; the parking areas at Sydnes allow up to nine hours (free at night). The largest and cheapest (Nkr75 per 24 hours) indoor car park is the 24-hour Bygarasjen at the bus terminal.

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Bicycle

You can hire cycles from the downstairs workshop of Sykkelbutikken (55 36 18 80; Kong Oscars gate 81; per weekend from Nkr300, mountain bike per day/week Nkr200/700, bag/helmet Nkr40/50).

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