Transportation

The four metro lines run frequently with large capacity buses. There are roughly 4500 daily bus departures within Trondheim city, in addition to the regional routes that serve the Trondheim region. © Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
The four metro lines run frequently with large capacity buses. There are roughly 4500 daily bus departures within Trondheim city, in addition to the regional routes that serve the Trondheim region. Tormod Igelø Ellingsen

Whether you prefer to commute by bus, train, car, or simply just your own body – getting around Trondheim is a piece of cake.

A relatively small city centre is wrapped in residential districts – further surrounded by the municipalities forming the Greater Trondheim Region. Everything is tied together by bus lines, train tracks, and roads perfect for biking.

Bus and Train

In Trondheim – and in fact in the entire Greater Trondheim Region – you only have to deal with one bus company: AtB. So whether you plan on commuting between Trondheim and one of the municipalities surrounding the city, or simply just need to get around inside the city centre, you only need one app.

SJ Nord is the company operating the trains in Trondheim. The tracks connect Trondheim with Oslo to the south, Sweden to the east, and Bodø to the north.

If you plan to commute inside the city centre – or to one of the residential districts in the city – bus is the better option. If you, however, want to travel a little further – for instance to one of the municipalities surrounding the city – train might very well be the best and most convenient option.

Bus and train apps

  • AtB
    The greater Trondheim region has a great public transportation system. For most people, commuting by bus is a simple, accessible and cheap way to get from A to B.
  • Entur
    Takes all the hassle out of buying long distance tickets. Whether you’re commuting by train, or planning your next adventure, make sure to have this app under your belt
  • Mobee
    Shows you buses, rental cars, e-scooters, train stops and more around the city

Car rentals and taxis

  • Otto
    Car sharing for businesses and private citizens
  • Hyre
    Car sharing any time of day
  • Getaround
    Rent a car or share your car
  • TrønderTaxi
    Trondheim region's oldest longest running taxi company
  • Uber
    You know - Uber
Trondheims tram line operating from hiking trailhead Lian, via West Trondheim and into the city centre. © Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
— Trondheims tram line operating from hiking trailhead Lian, via West Trondheim and into the city centre. Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
— Trondheims tram line operating from hiking trailhead Lian, via West Trondheim and into the city centre. Tormod Igelø Ellingsen

Norway's cycling capital?

Ah, the healthy approach. And in Trondheim – also the easy one.

Despite being a city blessed with consistently inconsistent weather, the inhabitants of Trondheim love to commute by bike. In fact, as many as 20 % of all trips to and from work are taken on the bike seat – making Trondheim the city in Norway with the highest percentage of cyclists.

This is much due to the fact that Trondheim has invested greatly in infrastructure supporting cyclists. During the last few years, bike lanes have been built to make cycling even safer and easier – and there’s more to come. Before 2030, an additional 3 billion kroner will be spent to further improve the region’s cycling infrastructure.

Biking and scooters

  • Bysykkel
    Bysykkel is the Norwegian word for city bike. Quite self explanatory, no? You pay a yearly fee, and through the app you'll have access to bikes located around the city
  • Ryde
    E-scooter company Ryde
  • Tier
    E-scooter company Tier - also has e-bikes
  • Voi
    E-scooter company Voi
  • Mobee
    Shows you buses, rental cars, e-scooters, train stops and more around the city
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The Airport – a gateway to the world

Getting to and from Trondheim is quite easy – no matter where you are going or coming from. Trondheim international airport (Værnes) is located just 30 minutes outside the city centre, and offers direct flights to Amsterdam, London, Manchester, Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm – in addition to most Norwegian cities, such as Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.

So while Trondheim might seem like a distant corner on the map, a gateway to the world is really just minutes away.

To reach the airport, you have two alternatives. The easiest way is to take the airport shuttle, operated by Værnesekspressen, leaving the city centre every 15 minutes.

The second option, which is somewhat cheaper, is taking one of the scheduled trains passing Værnes on their way to and from Steinkjer and Bodø to the north.

Airlines and airport

  • Avinor Værnes
    Trondheim airport run by national aviation administrator Avinor
  • SAS
    Airline SAS operates several direct flights from Værnes to destinations in Europe
  • Norwegian
    Airline Norwegian operates several direct flights from Værnes to destinations in Europe
  • Widerøe
    Airline Widerøe operates several domestic and some international destinations from Værnes
  • KLM
    KLM has direct flights to Amsterdam
  • Air Baltic
    Air Baltic operates some direct flights from Værnes
  • Finnair
    Finnair operates some direct flights from Værnes
  • Wizzair
    Wizzair operates some direct flights from Værnes

And you know, not far from now, you may find that Trondheim is the place where you can enjoy zero emission, self driving transportation at sea. Ground braking innovation on this topic is happening in Trondheim as we speak, to pilot a free public autonomous boat service in city. Read CNN Travel's story here!

NEW TRONDHEIM TECHNOLOGY: Zeabuz´ business objective is to make maritime autonomy accessible to mobility changemakers globally
— NEW TRONDHEIM TECHNOLOGY: Zeabuz´ business objective is to make maritime autonomy accessible to mobility changemakers globally
— NEW TRONDHEIM TECHNOLOGY: Zeabuz´ business objective is to make maritime autonomy accessible to mobility changemakers globally
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With medieval origins and a quaint, colorful port, the low-rise Norwegian city of Trondheim doesn't look very futuristic. But the former Viking capital is making waves with a pioneering transport initiative: a zero-emissions, self-driving electric ferry.
— CNN Travel, 23.10.2020
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