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Experience Southern and Western Norway

With Vy express, you can experience everything from idyllic coastal towns and beautiful beaches in Southern Norway to mighty mountains and deep fjords in Western Norway.

Eco-friendly travel in comfort to Southern Norway, Western Norway and Sunnmøre with Vy express

Many of these require you to take a local bus service for the final part of your journey. We do not yet sell tickets for all local buses. However, if you use our journey planner, you can search for your entire journey, including local bus connections, and you can buy tickets for Vy express services. This will allow you to more easily plan your journey and find out which connections are available and which local bus to continue your journey with.

Experience Norway – enjoy your trip!

View over the Smag og Behag restaurant in Kristiansand.

Travel tips for Kristiansand

If you’re planning to visit beautiful Kristiansand, then check out our five top tips for making the most of your stay in this Southern Norwegian gem of a city. You can take Vy express VY190, which operates along the entire coast between Oslo and Bergen.

A double decker bus parked along the fjord and mountains.

Explore the entire coast with the express bus

Vy express VY190 operates along the entire coast between Oslo and Bergen and there are many beautiful destinations to explore along the coast. It’s easy to relax on the journey, with free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and beautiful views.

Southern Norway is home to idyllic coastal towns, exciting adventures and archipelagos with pretty beaches and a bustling boating scene.

Adventures along the coast

View of the city Bergen from the top of Mount Fløyen.

Fjords and mountains in Bergen

Bergen boasts vibrant urban life and beautiful scenery alike. Experience the charming fish market or take the Fløibanen funicular car to the top of Fløyen to enjoy the magnificent views.

Smedasundet port in Haugesund.
Photo: Jone Torkelsen / Visit Haugesund

Experience Haugesund

Visit the port city of Haugesund this summer to learn about the exciting Viking history and experience beautiful scenery.


View of Lysefjorden close to the city of Stavanger.

Explore Stavanger

Stavanger might be best known as the “oil capital of Norway”, but the city has a great deal more to offer. In Stavanger, you can enjoy a myriad of outdoor experiences, art, culture and shopping.

The port in Arendal.
Photo: Mona Hauglid / Flickr

Southern idyll in Arendal

Arendal is a beautiful summer city boasting a typical archipelago idyll and many exciting activities for all ages.

Mountain hike on the city mountain in Ålesund.
Photo: Mattias Fredriksson / Fjord Norway

Outdoor experiences in Ålesund

Experience one of the most beautiful port cities in the world, where the mountains and fjords meet the sea. In Ålesund you can enjoy stunning scenery, fascinating architecture and a wide range of cultural offerings.

Ryvingen lighthouse in Grimstad.
Photo: Johan Wildhagen / VisitNorway.com

The poetic city of Grimstad

Allow yourself to be charmed by the idyllic archipelago in Grimstad, immerse yourself in the rich cultural history and dive into the world of literature with a visit to the Ibsen Museum.

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