Operator profile

SJ Nord

SJ Nord is the Norwegian long-distance brand of Sweden's SJ (operating as SJ Norge), running the Dovrebanen (Oslo–Trondheim) and Nordlandsbanen (Trondheim–Bodø) night trains since winning the government concession that began in 2019-2020.

Founded

2020

Operator

Norway

Booking & tickets

Sales open ~90 days ahead

Official website

sj.no

Key facts

Overview

Sleeping cars inherited from the former NSB/Vy long-distance fleet, with couchette and sleeper compartments.

Baggage

Standard free baggage allowance.

Boarding

No formal check-in; board at the platform.

Cancellation

Refundability depends on fare tier purchased.

The Nordlandsbanen (Trondheim–Bodø) night service has faced construction-related disruption, with replacement buses on sections of the line through summer 2026.