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New train connections: From Norway directly to sunny Europe!
Find out how train services from Norway to Southern Europe will improve by 2026 and what new connections are planned.
New train connections: From Norway directly to sunny Europe!
Today, June 23, 2025, Kjell Navestad is standing at the train station in Moss, ready to take the train to Gothenburg. He is one of many travelers who are pleased about the improved train connections from Norway to southern Europe. The new offerings could revolutionize the way people travel from Norway. According to a report by Aftenposten Up to 75,000 members in the Facebook forum “Togferie” dream of direct train connections that have never existed in this form before.
Vy's plans to expand the train service to Sweden in particular give hope for changes. Many travelers are looking forward to an expected update to connections to southern Europe that could be better than in the last two decades. This development is particularly encouraging as the current train offering falls short of what it once was in many aspects.
Free travel through Europe
One of the most promising routes leads from Oslo to Narvik, from where travelers can continue to Stockholm and Hamburg. The reports from Rail.cc According to reports, travelers are already on the platform in Narvik at 3:15 p.m. to take the NT93 night train to the Swedish capital. The total travel time is around 18 hours, and ticket prices start at a reasonable 50 euros.
There are various options for getting to Hamburg from Stockholm. The travel time varies between 10 and 13 hours, depending on whether you travel via Copenhagen with a night train or a day ticket. Prices also start at 49 euros, which is a more than fair offer for such a route.
An easy access to tickets
Booking tickets for European train journeys is now quick and easy. According to the website The Trainline Tickets can often be cheaper if booked in advance. The booking window varies depending on the provider, but is usually between three and six months in advance. Booking online for the first time? No problem – most major train stations offer booking offices where travelers can receive personal assistance, often in English.
So next time you're planning your travel destinations within Europe, remember: booking early gets the best deal. The trains offer a comfortable travel option with breathtaking views along the routes, and the experience begins on the train itself. A real “holiday experience” before you even arrive at your destination!
The changes in European rail transport not only promise a positive development for travel, but could also have a lasting impact on the way people travel from northern to southern Europe. Kjell Navestad and many others are excited to be part of this exciting future.