35–40 minutes from Værnes to Trondheim S, rails all the way
Vy Regional Train runs directly from Trondheim Airport Værnes to Trondheim S in about 35–40 minutes, using the rail station built into the terminal between areas A and B. You walk straight from arrivals into the indoor station area, so you stay out of the weather while you wait for the next hourly daytime departure.
Tickets run roughly NOK 45–130 depending on time and how early you buy, with the lower end usually on advance or app fares. The same trip on the coach often costs more, which is why guide writers call the train the cheaper option from TRD into the city, especially if you’re not expensing the ride.
Daytime frequency is about once per hour, with fewer trains in the late evening and on weekends, so the timetable matters more here than with the airport coach. If your flight lands just after a departure, you could be looking at a 45–60 minute wait, which is the main complaint in comparison to the more frequent bus.
You can buy tickets at the airport machines right by the station entrance or in the Vy app; regulars strongly prefer these instead of buying onboard, because walk-up fares on the train can run to the top of that NOK 130 range. One traveler puts it simply: “You can buy tickets at the airport or on the vy app,” and that’s the move to avoid paying extra.
The station has an indoor waiting area with seating and basic information screens, directly underneath the terminal, so many people just wait for the next train if their flight lands 5–10 minutes before departure. If the gap is closer to 50–70 minutes, frequent flyers often switch to the airport bus at TRD instead, trading the cheaper rail fare for less time standing around.
Step-by-step from arrivals to Trondheim S
- 1. After landing at TRD, clear baggage claim in Terminal A or B and follow the blue “Tog/Train” signs; walking time to the station is about 3–5 minutes.
- 2. At the station entrance, check the screen for the next Vy Regional Train to “Trondheim S”; most daytime services run roughly every 60 minutes.
- 3. Use the ticket machine or the Vy app to buy a ticket (aim for the NOK 45–90 range in advance rather than paying around NOK 130 onboard).
- 4. Wait in the indoor area until your track is announced, then head to the platform a couple of minutes before departure.
- 5. Ride 35–40 minutes to Trondheim S, then follow station signs for taxis, buses, or the short walk into central streets like Munkegata.
One tip: check the Vy timetable while you’re still on Wi‑Fi at TRD; if the next train is more than an hour away, take a quick look at the airport coach schedule before committing.