How to travel from Alesund to Geirangerfjord, Norway

The distance between Alesund and Geirangerfjord is around 120km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Alesund to Geirangerfjord by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GeirangerfjordAlesund if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sjøholt then Linge ferjekai and then to Geiranger.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 295($29)
Operated by

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Geiranger Fjordservice

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alesund and Geirangerfjord

There are several options for getting from Alesund to Geirangerfjord by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 295 ($29).

The distance between Alesund and Geirangerfjord is around 120km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Alesund and Geirangerfjord by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Alesund to Geirangerfjord is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 295 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Alesund and Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alesund and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Sjøholt then Linge ferjekai and then to Geiranger. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alesund and Geirangerfjord. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alesund to Geirangerfjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sjøholt and Linge ferjekai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Alesund and Geirangerfjord. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Alesund and Geirangerfjord. The ferry typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Geiranger Fjordservice run the ferry services between Alesund and Geirangerfjord. Ferries run once daily and take around 3hrs 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 Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alesund to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alesund to Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Alesund to Geirangerfjord

Compare travel optionsbetween Alesund and Geirangerfjord

Transport options from Alesund to Geirangerfjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
NOK 295($29)
once daily120km (74 miles)
Ferry
3hrs
once daily158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Geirangerfjord

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Geirangerfjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Geirangerfjord