Ship a motorcycle from the USA to Norway
Norway’s fjord roads, mountain passes, and dramatic coastline draw riders from across the world — and AA Motorcycle Shipping gets your bike there from any US address. We coordinate door-to-port delivery through six Norwegian arrival ports, covering every region from Oslo to Trondheim, with weekly sailings from 8 US departure ports. In business since 1983.
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8 US departure ports — weekly sailings to Norway
We coordinate pickup from anywhere in the continental United States and route your motorcycle to the most efficient departure port for your location. No matter where you’re based — East Coast, Gulf Coast, or West Coast — a weekly sailing to Norway is available from your nearest port.
Newark, NJ
Northeast US departures
Baltimore, MD
Mid-Atlantic US departures
Newport News, VA
Mid-Atlantic US departures
Charleston, SC
Southeast US departures
Jacksonville, FL
Southeast US departures
Brunswick, GA
Southeast US departures
Galveston, TX
Gulf Coast US departures
Long Beach, CA
West Coast US departures
Six Norwegian arrival ports — ship to your region
Norway’s coastline stretches over 25,000 kilometers, and a single arrival port would leave riders hundreds of miles from their destination. We serve six ports from Oslo in the east to Trondheim in the central north — so your motorcycle arrives in the region you actually need.
Oslo
Eastern Norway — Capital
The primary arrival port for Norway shipments. Oslo handles the largest volume of motorcycle imports and is the natural entry point for riders relocating to eastern Norway or the greater Oslo region.
Drammen
Oslofjord Region
Located southwest of Oslo along the Drammenselva river, this port serves the wider Oslofjord region and surrounding municipalities. A practical alternative to Oslo for riders based in the Viken area.
Kristiansand
Southern Norway
Norway’s southernmost major city and port. Serves riders and relocators settling in southern Norway, with easy access to the scenic coastal roads of the Norwegian Riviera and Telemark region.
Bergen
Western Norway — Fjord Gateway
Norway’s second-largest city and the gateway to the western fjords. Riders arriving here have immediate access to the Trollstigen mountain road, Hardangerfjord, and the Atlantic Ocean Road — some of the most spectacular motorcycle routes on earth.
Stavanger
Southwest Norway
Serves southwest Norway including the Rogaland region. Stavanger is the base for riders heading to Lysefjord and the iconic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) route, as well as expats working in the Norwegian oil industry.
Trondheim
Central Norway — Trøndelag
Norway’s third-largest city and the historical capital of the Viking Age. Serves riders heading to the Trøndelag region and those using Trondheim as a staging point for longer rides toward northern Norway.
Not sure which Norwegian port is closest to your destination? Call us at 1-888-347-1391 — we’ll recommend the right arrival port based on where you’re heading in Norway.
Transit time — USA to Norway
Plan for 5 to 6 weeks from the US departure port to your chosen Norwegian arrival port. Norway’s position along the North Atlantic shipping corridor makes for a reliable and well-established route from the US eastern seaboard.
The shipment begins at your US address. We send an enclosed truck to collect your motorcycle and transport it to the nearest departure port — Newark, Baltimore, Newport News, Charleston, Jacksonville, Brunswick, Galveston, or Long Beach. Once checked in at the US port, your bike is documented and placed on the next available weekly sailing bound for Norway.
Your arrival port in Norway is confirmed at booking based on your Norwegian destination. Oslo handles the majority of general relocation shipments. Bergen is the natural entry for west Norway and fjord-region riders. Drammen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Trondheim each serve specific regions of the country. We route your shipment to whichever port puts you closest to where you actually need to be.
On arrival in Norway, a customs clearance broker assigned by AA Motorcycle Shipping handles the import process at the designated port. The recipient — or an authorized representative — collects the motorcycle after clearance and settles any applicable Norwegian import duties and VAT on-site at the port.
RoRo vs container shipping — which is right for your Norway shipment?
Both methods are available on the Norway route. Your choice depends on the type of motorcycle you’re shipping and whether the added protection of a steel container is worth the premium for your particular bike.
RoRo — Roll-On/Roll-Off
Standard — used for most Norway shipments
Your motorcycle is ridden aboard the vessel and secured on the car deck for the Atlantic crossing to Norway. RoRo is the most cost-effective and widely used method for the Norway route — set departure and arrival dates, fully enclosed within the ship’s hull, and proven across decades of transatlantic shipping. The right choice for most adventure bikes, touring bikes, cruisers, and sport bikes heading to Norwegian ports.
Container Shipping
Premium — vintage, custom & collector bikes
If you’re shipping a rare custom build, a vintage motorcycle with irreplaceable parts, or a collector-grade machine that can’t be replicated — container shipping surrounds it in a sealed steel enclosure for the entire voyage. All six Norwegian ports handle container traffic. The added cost is straightforward to justify when the bike has no equivalent in the Norwegian market and no replacement price.
From your US address to the departure port
Every Norway shipment starts with an enclosed truck run from your US pickup location to the departure port. Whether you’re in California, Texas, or New England, we handle the full domestic leg before your bike ever reaches the water.
Documents required to ship a motorcycle to Norway
Norway’s documentation requirements are minimal. Have your paperwork in order before booking to avoid any delays at the departure port or on arrival in Norway.
- Bill of sale
- Customs clearance broker — assigned by AA Motorcycle Shipping at booking (broker name and contact details provided on your Document Receipt)
Questions about documentation specific to your situation? Call us at 1-888-347-1391 before booking and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed.
What to expect at Norwegian customs
Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) but is not part of the European Union. This is an important distinction: Norwegian customs operates under its own import regulations rather than EU external tariff rules. Motorcycles imported from the United States into Norway are subject to Norwegian customs duties and VAT, which are assessed and collected at the arrival port.
AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Norwegian customs clearance broker to your shipment at the time of booking. The broker’s name and contact information appear on your Document Receipt. Whichever of the six Norwegian ports your motorcycle arrives at — Oslo, Drammen, Kristiansand, Bergen, Stavanger, or Trondheim — the assigned broker handles the import clearance process at that port on your behalf.
The recipient collects the motorcycle after clearance and pays any applicable Norwegian import duties and VAT on-site at the port. Cash payment at the port is standard practice. We do not publish estimated duty or VAT figures, as Norwegian rates and assessments are subject to change and depend on the declared value of the motorcycle at the time of import. If duty costs are a key factor in your decision, we recommend consulting with a Norwegian customs specialist in addition to booking with us.
Shipping a motorcycle from the USA to Norway — four steps
Request a quote
Submit your international quote request with your bike’s year, make, and model, your US pickup zip code, and Norway as the destination. Tell us your Norwegian destination city — Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, or wherever you’re heading — so we can confirm the right arrival port for your shipment. Or call 1-888-347-1391.
Pickup anywhere in the USA
We send an enclosed truck to your US address — home, dealership, storage unit, or anywhere else your bike is located. Your motorcycle is secured for the domestic run to the departure port. With 8 US ports serving the Norway route, we route your pickup efficiently regardless of where in the country you’re starting from.
Vessel departs for Norway
Your motorcycle is loaded aboard the next available weekly RoRo or container sailing bound for Norway. The transatlantic crossing takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks. Your Norwegian arrival port — Oslo, Drammen, Kristiansand, Bergen, Stavanger, or Trondheim — is confirmed at booking based on your destination in Norway.
Collection at your Norwegian port
Your assigned customs broker clears the shipment on arrival in Norway. You or your representative collects the motorcycle at the designated Norwegian port, settles any applicable duties and VAT on-site, and you’re ready to ride — whether that means heading straight for the Trollstigen switchbacks or cruising the Atlantic Ocean Road.
Shipping motorcycles from the USA to Norway since 1983
Norway consistently ranks among the most extraordinary motorcycle touring destinations in the world — and also among the most expensive countries in which to buy one. New motorcycles in Norway carry a significant price premium over equivalent US-market models, driven by Norwegian import taxes, VAT, and a retail market shaped by high labor and distribution costs. For riders relocating to Norway or returning home after years in the United States, shipping a US-spec bike is almost always the financially sound decision. We’ve been doing exactly that for over four decades.
Six arrival ports give the Norway route a geographic flexibility that most European destinations can’t match. A rider heading to the western fjords arrives at Bergen — minutes from routes like the Hardangerfjord road and the approach to Trollstigen. Someone relocating to the capital area lands in Oslo or Drammen. Stavanger is the practical choice for those settling in the southwest oil-industry corridor or planning to ride up to Preikestolen. We confirm your arrival port at booking based on your Norwegian destination city, and the customs broker we assign operates at that specific port.
Adventure and dual-sport bikes are the dominant shipment type on the Norway route — for obvious reasons. Norway’s terrain rewards bikes built for it: unpaved mountain tracks, gravel fjord-side roads, high-altitude passes like Sognefjellet, and routes above the Arctic Circle that no sport tourer was ever truly designed to handle. Riders who’ve spent years putting the right miles on their bike in the US don’t want to start over with a Norwegian-market substitute. Shipping what you know is the right call.
Norwegian-Americans, Scandinavian expats, and international professionals relocating through Norway make up a consistent share of our shipments on this route. Some are returning home permanently. Others are on multi-year contracts and want their own bike rather than renting season by season. Whatever the reason, the process is the same: one company coordinates the full journey from US pickup to Norwegian port, and you collect your bike ready to ride — with the Norwegian riding season waiting.
Every motorcycle type — shipped to Norway
Adventure and dual-sport bikes are the most common shipment type on the Norway route — Norway’s terrain demands them — but we ship every category of motorcycle to every Norwegian port. Whatever you ride, we’ll get it there.
- Adventure & dual-sport bikes (most common on the Norway route)
- Harley-Davidson (all models)
- Cruisers & touring bikes
- Sport bikes & supersports
- Vintage & classic motorcycles
- Custom builds
- Electric motorcycles
- Trikes & sidecars
Shipping an electric motorcycle or an oversized trike to Norway? Call us before booking. Certain configurations benefit from specific handling arrangements — we’ll make sure everything is set up correctly before pickup day.
How to pay for your Norway motorcycle shipment
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Bank of America deposit
- Wire transfer
- Cashier’s check
- Regular check
- Credit card
- Debit card
We also ship motorcycles to these European countries
Norway is one of more than a dozen European destinations we serve. Planning a cross-border ride after your Norwegian stint, or shipping to a neighboring country? We handle those routes too.
Belgium
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Shipping a motorcycle from the USA to Norway — common questions
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How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle from the USA to Norway?
Cost depends on your US pickup location, your motorcycle’s year, make, and model, which of the six Norwegian arrival ports your shipment routes through, and whether you select RoRo or container shipping. Because Norway has ports spread across the country — from Oslo to Trondheim — routing can affect the total cost depending on your Norwegian destination. Use our international quote form or call 1-888-347-1391 for a quote specific to your situation.
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How long does it take to ship a motorcycle from the USA to Norway?
Shipping to Norway typically takes 5 to 6 weeks from the US departure port to your Norwegian arrival port. This does not include the domestic transit time from your US pickup location to the departure port, which varies by distance. Norway’s North Atlantic shipping corridor is well-established — sailings run on a regular weekly schedule. Book as early as possible to secure your preferred departure date, especially if you’re planning around the Norwegian riding season.
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Which Norwegian port will my motorcycle arrive at?
Norway has six arrival ports: Oslo (eastern Norway and the capital area), Drammen (Oslofjord region), Kristiansand (southern Norway), Bergen (western fjords), Stavanger (southwest Norway), and Trondheim (central Norway). Your arrival port is determined by your destination in Norway. When you request a quote, tell us your Norwegian destination city and we’ll confirm the right port for your shipment.
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Is Norway in the EU — and how does that affect my customs clearance?
Norway is not a member of the European Union. It is part of the European Economic Area (EEA), but it operates its own independent customs system. This means EU external tariff rules do not apply — Norwegian import duties and VAT are assessed separately under Norwegian customs law. AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Norwegian customs broker to your shipment at booking, and the broker handles clearance at your specific arrival port. The recipient pays any applicable duties and VAT on-site at the port.
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What documents do I need to ship a motorcycle to Norway?
You’ll need the bill of sale. AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Norwegian customs clearance broker at booking — their name and contact details appear on your Document Receipt after booking is confirmed. The broker handles the import clearance process at your designated Norwegian arrival port. If you have questions about documentation specific to your shipment, call us at 1-888-347-1391 before booking.
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How do customs and duties work at a Norwegian port?
Norwegian customs duties and VAT apply to US motorcycle imports, assessed at the arrival port based on the declared value of the motorcycle at the time of import. Your assigned customs broker handles the clearance process. The recipient collects the motorcycle after clearance and pays any applicable duties and VAT on-site — cash payment at the port is standard. We don’t publish estimated duty amounts as Norwegian rates are subject to change. If duty cost is a significant factor in your planning, we recommend consulting a Norwegian customs specialist alongside your booking.
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What is door-to-port service and how does it work for Norway?
Door-to-port means we pick up your motorcycle at your US address and coordinate the entire shipment through to delivery at your chosen Norwegian arrival port. You don’t need to arrange your own transport to the departure port or deal with separate carriers for the domestic and ocean legs — we coordinate both. The recipient collects the motorcycle at the Norwegian port after customs clearance. We do not offer port-to-door delivery within Norway itself; the shipment ends at the arrival port.
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RoRo or container — which is better for shipping to Norway?
RoRo is the right choice for the vast majority of Norway shipments — it’s cost-effective, operates on set weekly schedules, and your motorcycle remains fully enclosed within the ship’s hull for the entire Atlantic crossing. Container shipping is worth considering if you’re shipping a rare vintage bike, a high-value custom build, or a collector-grade machine where the cost of a steel enclosure is justified by the value of what’s inside. All six Norwegian ports handle both methods. If you’re unsure, call us at 1-888-347-1391 and we’ll help you decide based on your specific bike.
Ready to ship your motorcycle from the USA to Norway?
Six Norwegian arrival ports. Eight US departure ports. Weekly sailings. Tell us your destination in Norway and we’ll route your motorcycle to the right port.
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