Bergen line on FIP: reservations compulsory?

[387star]

I intend to visit the Flam Railway which I know isn't included in the Fip arrangements

However Oslo to Bergen (Bergen line) is? My question is can you use coupons as it appears reservations are now compulsory? Best buying a normal ticket in advance?

I won't be using the sleeper

 

[calopez]

I suggest you contact Vy (https://www.vy.no/en/customer-service/form/tickets-and-travel-info) - they were very helpful, in English, when I raised a query about travelling on the Bergen line. They do seem to understand FIP; I'm retired so now only get a 50% discount rather than a coupon, but they did confirm that the FIP discount was the same as the Senior discount to which I am old enough to qualify for! They may very well be able to do a reservation-only booking for you.

 

[185]

You can call them - they are very good and their English is excellent, or visit the little travel centre in the middle of Oslo S (run by Entur) - they will print out reservations on a till receipt for you. Even before any of this modern compulsory rules, reservations were always strongly advised, the Bergens get chokka, especially in holiday times.

 

[Segedunum]

Ring Entur and they'll sort it out for you. The bloke I spoke to a couple of years ago was full of knowledge and advice about travelling on the network. I don't have a great experience with the travel centre in Oslo S - they made a right mess of issuing me reservations and charged me for several people before refunding me in cash instead of back to card.

Reservations on long-distance Norwegian services were always strongly advised (as well as to Åndalsnes) as they were never marked so you'd be playing musical chairs in any case.

 

[rvdborgt]

According to the RDG information, FIP facilities are not valid on Flåmsbana between Myrdal and Flåm, so you'll need a regular ticket.
Reservations for Norwegian trains can be booked online now on entur.no, where you can use "Interrail / Eurail Seat reservation".

 

[30907]

Worth noting that trains can sell out in peak season, as they were 2-3 days ahead last week.

 

[387star]

Thanks for the replies

 

[387star]

I can confirm you can request free reservations using the coupons. Enjoying my four hour 40 min journey Oslo to Myrdal then Flam!