mioritamamili
Traveller
3 comments
Posted 1 year ago
Hi, I need help to really start my journey with this Eurail Scandinavia pass. I never had one and I tried to search for "My trip" and add to the days/nights I want to travel. I am stuck in "Narvik" on my planning to the point of: "who wants this anyway?" too much hassle. I am planning to go from Stockholm to Narvik. From there, by bus to Svolvaer. Stay 2 days. Are you following? I thought returning to Narvik is the best idea, but I booked already 4 nights in Bergen today, and all have changed. the trip was not there as I planned it. How can I get there? I did try to get from Narvik by bus to Bodoe but it is a very long trip. Can somebody Help Me? Thanks.
My question is: How can I make it from Narvik to Bergen leaving on May 31, arriving in Bergen on June 1st by train? Is it possible?
nltrainer
Traveller
1333 comments
NO this is NOT possible by TRAIN-as -just look at a dcent map- the train from/to Nvk goes via Sverige-to DStockholm and then its to Oslo and then west ward to Bergen=end of the line. SO-as there is mostly just 1 dap/day for people from Nvk-arr STO next morning-ass Oslo late arvo/early eve (there may again be works or other nasty things) and ar B next morning=day 3.
Better go to community.eurail.com for more info and quicker. You have likely landed on this due to its higher up on google
Try norwegian for cheap/ish flites if you are so hung up about the hostels.
mioritamamili
Traveller
3 comments
Thank you very much!
MisterSteve
Traveller
896 comments
The normal route out of Narvik to get onto the Norwegian rail network is the bus at 07:00 to Fauske. This takes over 5 hours. There is a train connection to Tromso, then a night train to Oslo, and finally the morning train to Bergen arriving mid afternoon. You can see why the locals fly.....
mioritamamili
Traveller
3 comments
Thank you very much! I appreciate it!
MisterSteve
Traveller
896 comments
Sorry, I was concentrating on other things, NOT Tromso but Trondheim!!!
Arend7
Traveller
586 comments
I think nltrainer means also Trondheim. His advise then fits, Tromso however is north of Narvik, there are no trains at all
mioritamamili
Traveller
3 comments
I got that. Understood what he meant. Thank you! I am still debating. I bought a Eurail class 1 pass. the trips I plan, do not match and it is such a drag! They do not have good customer service and I cannot get a refund. I also booked accommodations In several places and I do depend on a realistic train pass. I thank you for reading my messages. any advice helps.
Arend7
Traveller
586 comments
I 100% agree with your comment about the customer service of Eurail/Interrail. Only a roBOT which at every answer says "I am still learning", "rephrase you question" No telephone number, no E-mail adress. Only directions to FAQ or the community (let custometrs do your work) etc. Terrible.