Myrdal station

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Myrdal
Location
Place Myrdal
Municipality Aurland
Line(s) Bergensbanen
Flåmsbana
Distance 335.80 km
Elevation 866.8 m
Service
Opened 1908
Platforms 3
Owner Jernbaneverket
Line operator(s) Norges Statsbaner
Flåm Utvikling
Connections

Myrdal station is on Bergensbanen in the Aurland municipality in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The station is also the upper end point of the Flåmsbana branch line and the majority of passengers using this station are changing trains. There is no road connection to Myrdal although there are some cottages and hotels in the area.

The station is located between two tunnels on Bergensbanen, the Gravahals tunnel to the west and Vatnahals tunnel to the east. Completion of the 5.3 km long Gravahals tunnel was done in 1905. The station is 867 metres above sea level.

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Preceding station Line Following station
Mjølfjell Bergensbanen Hallingskeid
terminus Flåmsbana Flåm
Preceding station Express trains Following station
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