Except for the ScanRail and EuroDomino passes, there are no passes mentioned on the NSB homepage . AFAIK the ScanRail has to be bought abroad if it is to of any use in Norway, as the use in land of purchase is restricted.

I cannot find any buspasses on Nor-Way bussekspress which run coaches, Greyhound-like, in most of Norway. The Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruten) used to have go-as-you-like-passes, but they appear to be discontinued.

I did this trip just last month. We took the train from OSL to BGO, and then flew back on Norwegian Air Shuttle (for our dates, it was much cheaper than SAS). The train ride was great (didn't do NIAN, but had enough great views). We were 2 people travelling and got the MiniPris tickets in advance for about $85 for both of us, which was far less than the normal price for one person. You can specify to pick up your tix. onboard the train, meaning that the conductor hands them to you, so it's really easy. I think the flight back to OSL was about $65/each, and we timed it with our connection back to the USA so that we didn't have to take the expensive airport train back to OSL, so it worked out pretty well.

BGO is nice...you can see most of it in half-a-day. Take the furnicular up the mountain for some good views. Expensive country overall, though!

Decisions - decisions.

We took the train from Oslo to Bergen. It was great - one of the highlights of our trip to Norway. Obviously - it wouldn't be very exciting in the dark.

We are kind of "slow down and smell the flowers" travelers. We spent a few days in Bergen. One of the highlights was hiking up the hill on a Sunday afternoon with what seemed like most of Bergen for - well - an afternoon hiking up the hill :) .

Norway is very expensive for lots of things - especially "vices" - like alcohol and tobacco. If you have a fondness for either - bring your own in duty-free. Gas and food are also expensive. We got upgraded free about 3 car categories to a full size Volvo (we rented a car for part of our trip) - and when we went to fill up the gas tank - I saw that they weren't doing us any favors :eek: . Hotel prices - although not cheap - didn't shock us. Robyn

Remember: in late May and in June/July even the last afternoon train from BGO to OSL traverses most of the line in daylight! Som even an evening train (as opposed to an overnight train) will reward you with most of the scenery.

That's what I'm hoping. I purchased my ticket, went for first class minipris for about half what the regular economy ride would've been (about $68 USD) - a definite bargain, IMO.

I have most of an evening and most of a day in Bergen to explore, and a full day with an extra morning for Oslo. Very much looking forward to this trip :) although I am expecting some sticker shock.

Sunset in Oslo at the end of May is around 10.15PM (i.e. 11.15PM as Norway observes Daylight Saving Time)

Perfect ^ ... then again, I might be napping by then, so it won't matter :)