London to Bergen by bus
Bergen lies 1,044 km (649 mi) north of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,273 km (791 mi) of road.
| London | Bergen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Norway |
| Population | 9 million | 294,029 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 5003–5899 |
Clocks in Bergen are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 18 h 58 min journey lands 19 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bergen
Crossing from United Kingdom into Norway: money changes from the Pound to the Krone (NOK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from London to Bergen
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Staying in Bergen
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Common questions
How far is Bergen from London?
1,044 km (649 mi) in a straight line, north of London; by road roughly 1,273 km (791 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bergen by bus?
About 18 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bergen?
Bergen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Oslo against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Bergen?
The Krone (NOK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.