How to travel from Alta to Drammen, Norway
The distance between Alta and Drammen is around 1,314km (817 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alta to Drammen by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Drammen → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Drammen stasjon.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNOK 2,530($245)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Nordkjosbotn, Narvik bussterminal, Stockholm then Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and then to Oslo.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,090($205)
Multiple bus operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai then take the train to Drammen stasjon.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 8,105($790)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Drammen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Drammen by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 2,090 ($205) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,530 ($245).
The distance between Alta and Drammen is around 1,314km (817 miles).
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Alta and Drammen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Drammen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 2,530 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Drammen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 2,090 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Drammen. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Drammen stasjon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alta and Drammen. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alta to Drammen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nordkjosbotn, Narvik bussterminal, Stockholm, Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and Oslo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
The Arctic Route, Troms Fylkestrafikk, Vy Buss, FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Alta and Drammen. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alta to Drammen. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Drammen stasjon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Drammen is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Drammen. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Alta and Drammen. The distance is around 1,800km (1,119 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Drammen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 2,530 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Drammen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | NOK 2,530($245) | every 2 hours | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | NOK 2,090($205) | once daily | 2,540km (1,578 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 2h | NOK 8,105($790) | 6 times a week | 2,353km (1,462 miles) |
| Bus to Øksfjord rådhus, ferry and train | 4 days 7h | NOK 8,495($830) | 6 times a week | 2,321km (1,442 miles) |
Drive | 22h 50m | NOK 3,975($390) | on demand | 1,800km (1,119 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Drammen
Bus companies
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
The Arctic Route
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Vy Buss
Ferry operators
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Airports near Drammen
The following major airports near Drammen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Drammen
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Drammen
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 205km (128 miles) from Drammen