How to travel from Alesund to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Alesund and Kirkenes is around 1,778km (1,105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alesund to Kirkenes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Alesund if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 4,240($415)
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Kirkenes Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration4 days 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 10,245($1,000)
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Trondheim S then take the train to Bodø then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 6,455($630)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alesund and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alesund to Kirkenes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NOK 2,940 ($285) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,240 ($415).
The distance between Alesund and Kirkenes is around 1,778km (1,105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,331km (827 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alesund and Kirkenes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alesund to Kirkenes is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 4,240 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Alesund and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,940 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alesund and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alesund and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Alesund and Kirkenes. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 18h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Alesund and Kirkenes. Ferries run once daily and take around 4 days 18h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alesund and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Alesund (AES) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Alesund to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alesund to Kirkenes typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Alesund (AES) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,059km (1,279 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alesund to Kirkenes is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 4,240 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alesund and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 25m | NOK 4,240($415) | 4 times a day | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | NOK 4,070($395) | 4 times a day | 1,825km (1,134 miles) |
| Bus to Omsund bru, Fly | 7h 30m | NOK 2,940($285) | 4 times a day | 1,906km (1,184 miles) |
Ferry | 4 days 18h | NOK 10,245($1,000) | once daily | 2,119km (1,317 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 16h | NOK 6,455($630) | 6 times a week | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | NOK 3,495($340) | on demand | 2,059km (1,279 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alesund and Kirkenes
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Ferry operators
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes