Has anyone driven the "Hardanger" scenic route from Bergen

Hi Sudipto, hopefully someone who has done the route will be along with their real-world experience. In the meantime, I would just note that I have always read that one should add 20% (?) to any estimated Google maps driving times, and second that with your two ferries on there, you're going to need to add in time for approaching and waiting for the ferry, and then getting off the ferry too (since you can't just drive up and way from the ferry but rather have to be there according to its timetable and wait with the other customers).

One other idea is to also try out Via Michelin's trip planner for the same routes and see what time estimations it gives, and see if it is similar to or varies very much from Google Maps's projections.

I imagine it's going to be a beautiful drive, but that sounds like a VERY long day.

Thanks Kim.

I have always read that one should add 20% (?) to any estimated Google maps driving times, and second that with your two ferries on there, you're going to need to add in time for approaching and waiting for the ferry ...

Yes agreed; that is why I added 2 hours to the 7 hour estimate.

One other idea is to also try out Via Michelin's trip planner

Good suggestion ... just tried that. The timing is about 10-15 minutes more overall. Not much different.

Yes it would be a Long day... but MarkK has a good suggestion to cut down the time.

As always, very Helpful hints @MarkK. Will keep all of those points in mind particularly about the added timings.

Couple of questions -

No need to make the detour via Granvin. Just do Bergen - Steinsdalsfossen.

I was doing the detour to follow the Hardanger scenic route as advised. So you are suggesting that I can safely skip the "Granvin - Steinsdalsfossen" drive without missing much in terms of scenery / drive. Would really like to do that as it cuts down my travel time by almost 2 hours. Probably would miss out on "Steinstøberget" & "Skjervsfossen", but I guess I have to compromise on something.

Do not stop the day in Eidfjord. Try to reach Voringsfossen by 6 pm.

I was thinking of a night halt at Eidfjord and doing the "Hardangervidda Scenic Route" including Voringsfossen the next day before driving back to Bergen. You thing it would make much of a difference in visiting Voringsfossen in the evening vs morning ?

Wow @MarkK - you are a living encyclopedia on Norway. THANKS a Million !!

You have cleared all my doubts about how to attempt this drive. Will try to do as you say.