Urgent Travel Disruption for Bybanen light rail lines 1 and 2

Billy
6 days ago
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🚧 Summer 2025 Bybanen Closures & Reroutes

Planning to use Bybanen this summer in Bergen? Be sure to check your travel plans—significant track upgrades will impact service from June 30 through August 3, 2025. Here's what you need to know:

✈️ Getting to the Airport During Bybanen Closures? Don’t Panic!

No worries—just allow yourself an extra 10 minutes for the journey.

If you’re in the city centre and need to catch the Bybanen to the airport, here’s what to do:

🚶‍♀️ Walk from Byparken Bus Stop Head along the path that runs next to the Bybanen tracks. You’ll pass Nonneseter and curve around to reach Bergen Busstasjon.

🚊 Important: Know Your Line!The tram lines split here:

Line 1 goes to the Airport – this is the one you want.
Line 2 goes in a different direction (to Fyllingsdalen), and is on the left side.

✅ Check the signs at the stop carefully before you board. It’s all clearly marked.

🗓 Key Dates & Changes

June 30 – July 13

Kaigaten section closed, affecting both Line 1 and Line 2.
Stops at Byparken, Kaigaten, and Nonneseter will be skipped.
Trams will terminate and depart from Bergen busstasjon instead (bt.no).

July 14 – July 27

Ongoing closures at Kaigaten and now Lars Hilles gate.
Line 1 cannot stop at Byparken, Nonneseter, Nygård, Florida, Danmarks plass, or Kronstad A/B.
Trams reroute: After Brann stadion, they go via Kronstad E, Haukeland, Fløen, then to Bergen busstasjon D(and reverse heading back) (bt.no).

July 28 – August 3

Lars Hilles gate remains closed.
Line 1 continues bypassing central stops; key stops through Lars Hilles gate, Byparken, Nonneseter, Nygård, Florida, Danmarks plass, and Kronstad A/B are unused.
Line 2 resumes normal service (skyss.no).

August 4 – 10

Normal service resumes for both lines (skyss.no).

🚋 Tracking Your Route

During these periods, services begin and end at Bergen busstasjon, with clearly marked platforms:
- Line 1 uses Platforms A and B
- Line 2 uses Platform D (skyss.no, reddit.com)
Expect a walk of around 600 meters (~8 minutes) between Byparken and Bergen busstasjon (skyss.no).
Many bus lines (12, 13, and others) offer alternate routes—check the Skyss app or website for details (skyss.no).

🧳 What Travelers Should Do

Check updated timetables for both Line 1 and 2 near your travel dates.
Plan for transfers—you may need to walk or take a replacement bus.
Allow extra travel time, especially during peak or busy periods.
Stay informed—use the Skyss app for real-time updates on routes and alternative services.

✍️ Final Word

This planned maintenance—focused on replacing aging track switches—will improve reliability and prevent future disruptions (skyss.no,). While the summer route changes mean a bit of extra planning, the outcome will be a smoother and more dependable Bybanen for years to come.

Travel safe and enjoy Bergen—even with a little detour!

Billy