Mount Ulriken’s lower station at Haukelandsbakken 40 is about 10–30 minutes from central Bergen, depending on your transport. The easiest option is the Ulriken Express Bus, which runs seasonally and takes about 10 minutes; public transport, taxi, or walking are alternatives. The cable car itself takes around 5 minutes to reach the 643m-high summit.
Address: Ulriken lower station, Haukelandsbakken 40, 5009 Bergen, Norway | Find on maps
Distance from central Bergen: 4km (2.5 mi).
Time taken from central Bergen: 10–20 minutes by transit or taxi.
Access: Needs transit, taxi, or a seasonal express bus.
Recommended tour: Ulriken Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets
If you’re travelling independently, Light Rail line 2 is a practical public-transport option to Ulriken. Get off at Haukeland Hospital, then walk around 5 minutes to the lower station at Haukelandsbakken 40. The cable car ticket is separate, and the light rail fare can be bought in the city centre.
Tip: If you want to avoid the uphill approach, consider the seasonal Ulriken Express Bus, which takes about 10 minutes from central Bergen and runs every 30 minutes in season.
The Ulriken Express Bus is the most straightforward bus option for reaching the cable car from central Bergen. It departs from the Torgallmenningen 1A / Strandgaten 1 area, takes about 10 minutes (Ulriken Express Bus), and runs every 30 minutes from April 1 to October 15. The shuttle is separate from the standard cable car ticket, but a combined cable car + bus option is also available.
Driving to the Ulriken Cable Car lower station at Haukelandsbakken 40 gives you direct access to the base station, but parking is limited. There is a small on-site car park with very limited spaces, including 2 accessible spaces. An alternative is the Haukeland Hospital car park, around a 5-minute walk from Ulriksbanen via stairs.
Tip: If you are visiting during a busy period, consider the Ulriken Express Bus instead of relying on finding a parking space at the lower station.
| Mode | Duration | Cost | Best for | Key notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Light Rail | 15–20 mins | NOK 51 one way | Budget, independent travellers | Get off at Haukeland Hospital; ~5-min uphill walk |
Ulriken Express Bus | 10 mins | NOK 150 return adult / NOK 80 child | Easiest access | Seasonal; runs every 30 mins from central Bergen |
Car / Self-drive | 10–15 mins | Parking (NOK 15/hour at Haukeland Hospital) + fuel | Families, flexible schedules | Limited parking at the lower station |
Reach Bergen’s highest mountain in minutes, then use the summit for wide fjord views, short walks, or a longer hiking start.
Ride the historic funicular from the city center, then stay for the viewpoint, café, and easy summit paths rather than turning around immediately.
This classic ridge route links Ulriken and Fløyen, and it’s the best choice if you want a real Bergen mountain day.
The cafe and restaurant beside the top station make Ulriken feel like more than a quick up-and-down sightseeing stop.
Accessible paths, forest-edge viewpoints, and family-friendly space make Fløyen a relaxed option for shorter itineraries and mixed-age groups.
A Mostraumen cruise shows Bergen’s landscape from the water, making it a strong add-on to a mountain visit on a clear day.
Start with Ulriken during the clearest part of the day. Take the seasonal express bus, tram, or taxi to the lower station, ride up, and spend time at the summit viewpoint or on a short marked walk.
Have lunch or coffee near the top station, then ride back down. If clouds start closing in, keep the summit visit short instead of forcing a longer hike.
Keep the second half flexible. If you still want another mountain, do Fløibanen for an easy city-center ride and a short Fløyen walk. If not, stay in Bergen’s historic center.
Swap Fløibanen for the Combo: Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise & Ulriken Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets if you’d rather combine 1 mountain and 1 fjord experience in a single day.
Light rail or city bus usually costs less than the seasonal express bus or taxi.
The seasonal Ulriken Express Bus is the simplest direct option in season. A taxi can be similarly fast, depending on traffic and your hotel location.
Not always, but prebooking helps on clear-weather days and weekends. Book your Ulriken Cable Car tickets.
Yes, driving is more practical for Ulriken depending on the traffic. Check out Ulriken Cable Car opening hours.
It’s short, but uphill. Most travelers manage it fine, though it can feel steeper than expected with strollers, luggage, or wet weather. Plan your Ulriken Cable Car visit.
No. The Ulriken-to-Fløyen crossing takes about 5 hours and needs proper weather judgment, time, and hiking readiness. If you want a more relaxed way to extend your Ulriken day, the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise & Ulriken Cable Car combo pairs a 3.5-hour fjord cruise with a round-trip Ulriken Cable Car ride. It lets you experience Bergen's waterways and mountain landscape in one day without arranging separate bookings.
Bergen: Ulriken Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets
Combo: Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise & Ulriken Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets