Driving from Stavanger To Bergen

Hi,

I was wondering if any one has had experiences of driving from Stavanger To Bergen.

I was looking at travelling the E39 with a car and Caravan in July and want to

know if is this feasible and what the ferrys are like in regard to taking a

caravan on them and the rough prices involved.

Thanks

Mark

Driving a car and Caravan shouldn't cause you any trouble. This stretch of the E39 is fairly good by norwegian road standards, which can be translated into lousy when compared to German roads for example :P but don't let that scare you. Just adjust your speed according to the quality and state of the road, and don't let the angry, impatient norwegians behind you with fire shooting from their eyes make you nervous, that's just how we are on the road.

The ferrys accept vehicles up to 22metres, and I hope you don't plan to bring a longer caravan than that, as 22meters are the maximum allowed vehicle-length in Norway.

If you have a number of passengers, and estimated vehicle-length, I can give you a fairly exact price-estimate for the whole Stavanger - Bergen trip.

- Jan Bremnes

Thanks for the prompt answer Jan,

There are hopefully going to be two adults and two children under 12.

My car and caravan are approx 12M in length

Thanks

MARK

The two ferries and the road-toll, will cost you approximately 1 700 - 1 900 NOK, all depending on your vehicle being under 12m (1 700NOK) or over 12m (1 900NOK).

Unless you already have decided that the E39 is the desired route for you, might I be so bold as to suggest another Stavanger ? Bergen route? IMO the E39 is quite a boring route, it's purpose is to get people from A to B in as straight a line as possible. If you got the time, driving to Bergen via Voss is a much more charming and beautiful route.Choosing this route, which takes only a few hours longer than the E39, unless you stop along the way and take a hike (plenty of opportunities for that), you will get to see numerous waterfalls, including Låtefoss and Langfoss. You will drive through the scenic Oddadalen, where you will catch your first glimpse of Folgefonna (Norway?s 2nd largest glacier) lying on top of the not-so-far-away mountains. A narrow road takes you north along a part of the Hardangerfjord, surrounded by mountains and orchards on both sides. A small detour will take you to Vøringfossen, yet another spectacular waterfall. In short, Stavanger - Voss- Bergen, will let you see alot more of what makes Norway so famous, fjords and mountains, than Stavanger - Bergen. It might make the trip a bit more expensive, considering the longer distance, but in my eyes definetly worth the extra cost (200 - 300NOK).

- Jan Bremnes