There are also long-distance bus services connecting every main city and some remote areas. Services are of a high standard and there is usually no need to pre-book tickets.

There is a well developed rail network with services operated by the Norwegian State Railway (NSB), but for cross-country travel this is geographically limited to four main regional lines from Oslo to Stavanger, Bergen, ÃâEUR¦ndalsnes and Bodø. Trains pass through some spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.

Many ferries, express boats and hydrofoils serve Norway's coastal towns and villages, even in the most remote areas. The 'Hurtigruten' ferry service leaves daily from Bergen for Kirkenes near the Russian border, calling at 35 ports en route and taking 11 days to reach its destination.

Within Norway's cities there are well developed public transport systems, and many residents do not own cars, which are very expensive in Norway. Oslo has an underground rail system and a tram system.

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