Nesbyen | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Nesbyen, Nes Norway |
| Elevation | 168.8 m |
| Owned by | Bane NOR |
| Operated by | Vy Tog |
| Line(s) | Bergen Line |
| Distance | 185.42 km |
| History | |
| Opened | 1907 |
Nesbyen Station (Norwegian : Nesbyen stasjon) is a railway station located at Nesbyen Nes, Norway. The station is served by six daily express trains operated by Vy Tog. The station was opened as part of the Bergen Line between Bergen and Gulsvik in 1907.
| Preceding station |  | Following station | ||
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| Gol | Bergen Line | Flå | ||
| Preceding station | Express trains | Following station | ||
| Gol | F4 | Bergen–Oslo S | Flå | |
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