The Northern Railway

The Northern Railway runs between the historic city of Trondheim and the beautiful Northern town of Bodø.

1 min readUpdated: Sep 1, 2025By: The Fjord Tours team

Passenger train through snowy plains and gentle hills under cloudy sky.

The 729 km. long railway crosses the Arctic Circle and takes you through stunning Norwegian scenery. The whole journey from Trondheim to Bodø takes about 10 hours. The train departs twice a day, and also runs as a night train with sleeping compartments.

This train trip offers unique scenery, spectacular views and exciting stops. On your way across the Saltfjellet mountain you will pass the Arctic Circle. The Arctic circle marks the entrance to the Arctic and is located at 66 degrees North.

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Family of six poses in front of misty waterfall with green cliffs and no-smoking sign.

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Passengers smile from windows of scenic train winding through mountains.

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The Flåm Railway curves through snow-covered station in mountainous winter landscape.

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