Evanger Station

Last updated
Evanger
Location Evanger,  Voss
Norway
Elevation15.5 metres (51 ft)
Owned by Bane NOR
Operated by Vy
Line(s) Bergensbanen
Distance403.66 kilometres (250.82 mi)
Platforms2
History
Opened1883

Evanger Station (Norwegian : Evanger stasjon) is a railway station located on the Bergensbanen railway line in the village of Evanger in Voss municipality, Vestland county, Norway. The station is served by twelve daily departures per direction by the Bergen Commuter Rail operated by Vy. The station opened as part of Vossebanen in 1883.

Preceding stationLineFollowing station
Jørnevik Bergensbanen Seimsgrend
Preceding stationLocal trainsFollowing station
Jørnevik   Bergen Commuter Rail   Seimsgrend

Coordinates: 60°38′49.27″N6°6′33.64″E / 60.6470194°N 6.1093444°E / 60.6470194; 6.1093444


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