Cities Near Bergen
Cities near Bergen, Norway: 9 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Stavanger, Sandnes, Skien. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bergen, Norway is Stavanger, about 99 mi (160 km) away — roughly 2 hr 19 min by road. Below, 9 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sandnes | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Skien | 170 mi / 273 km | 3 hr 57 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Drammen | 174 mi / 280 km | 4 hr 3 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Asker | 180 mi / 290 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Kristiansand | 182 mi / 292 km | 4 hr 13 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Oslo | 189 mi / 305 km | 4 hr 8 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Fredrikstad | 211 mi / 339 km | 4 hr 36 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Sarpsborg | 215 mi / 346 km | 4 hr 41 min | 54 min | Short break |
Day trips from Bergen
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Stavanger. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bergen
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sandnes, Skien, Drammen. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bergen include Stavanger, Sandnes, Skien, Drammen, Asker. The closest is Stavanger, about 99 miles (160 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.