How to travel from Alesund to Brekstad, Norway

The distance between Alesund and Brekstad is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alesund to Brekstad by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Alesund (AES) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,765($170)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kristiansund Hurtigrutekai and then to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Drive

Drive to Brekstad.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance629km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alesund and Brekstad

There are several options for getting from Alesund to Brekstad by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 565 ($55) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,765 ($170).

The distance between Alesund and Brekstad is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Alesund and Brekstad by bus and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alesund to Brekstad is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 1,765 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Alesund and Brekstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 565 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alesund and Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alesund and Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Alesund and Brekstad. The ferry typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

Hurtigruten and AtB run the ferry services between Alesund and Brekstad. Ferries run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alesund to Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Brekstad is Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brekstad. Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) and Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alesund and Brekstad. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alesund to Brekstad is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 790 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alesund and Brekstad

Transport options from Alesund to Brekstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
2h 35m
NOK 1,765($170)
every 4 hours360km (224 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
13h 20m
NOK 1,230($120)
twice daily275km (171 miles)
Bus and Ferry6h 25m
NOK 790($77)
every 20 mins286km (178 miles)
Bus to Orkanger skysstasjon, ferry7h 30m
NOK 565($55)
5 times a week328km (204 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
NOK 1,395($135)
on demand629km (391 miles)

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Airports near Brekstad

The following major airports near Brekstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

OLA
Orland Airport (OLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brekstad
TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Brekstad
KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Brekstad