Bus between Geiranger, Åndalsnes & Ålesund via Trollstigen

Trollstigen Winding mountain road leads to scenic platform over deep green valley and cliffs.

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Bus journey through scenic fjord & mountain landscapes

Experience Trollstigen mountain road — 11 hairpin bends with panoramic views of the road below and the Stigfossen waterfall
Stop at Gudbrandsjuvet gorge and the Trollstigen Viewpoint along the way
Choose your preferred route: travel one way or round trip between Ålesund, Åndalsnes and Geiranger, in either direction

Starting points

Ålesund, Åndalsnes, or Geiranger

Duration

5 hr

Season

1 June - 30 September

From 335 NOK

Tour description

This bus journey between Ålesund, Åndalsnes and Geiranger takes you through some of Western Norway’s most diverse and dramatic fjord and mountain scenery.

Along the way, the bus stops at Gudbrandsjuvet, where you can step out onto viewing platforms overlooking a narrow gorge carved by the Valldøla River.

The journey also includes the famous Trollstigen Road (not included in the stretch Ålesund - Åndalsnes) Here, you’ll pause at the Trollstigen Viewpoint to take in sweeping views of the road’s 11 hairpin bends and the Stigfossen waterfall cascading 180 metres down the mountainside.

This experience is available as a single ticket, with several departure options to choose from in the calendar—allowing you to select the travel alternative that suits you best.

Perfect for travellers who want to enjoy spectacular scenery from the comfort of a bus, with well-timed stops for photos and short walks along the way.

Geirangerfjord tour packages

This bus journey is also included in our Unesco Geirangerfjord in a Nutshell™ and our Geirangerfjord & Norway in a Nutshell® tour - fully planned fjord journeys combining fjord cruise, scenic trains and effortless transfers with the following benefits:

Seamless connections between cruises, trains, and bus transfers
Easy travel planning across multiple destinations
One effortless booking
Carefully designed routes that make it easy to explore multiple highlights in one trip
Customer support and a digital travel guide

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