How to travel from Alta to Finse, Norway
The distance between Alta and Finse is around 1,565km (972 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alta to Finse by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Finse → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,050($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nordkjosbotn and then to Bromsgård then take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Geilo stasjon then take the train to Finse stasjon.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,730($170)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Tromsø then take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai then take the train to Finse stasjon.
- Duration3 days 23h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 8,415($820)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Finse
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Finse by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,730 ($170) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,050 ($200).
The distance between Alta and Finse is around 1,565km (972 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,265km (786 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Alta and Finse by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,050 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Finse is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,730 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alta and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alta to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Finse is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Finse. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Alta to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,050 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Finse
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6h 10m | NOK 2,050($200) | every 4 hours | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), train | 7hrs | NOK 2,570($250) | 5 times a day | 1,565km (972 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 11h 40m | NOK 2,010($195) | once daily | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 14h | NOK 1,730($170) | 5 times a week | 2,604km (1,618 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 23h | NOK 8,415($820) | once daily | 2,193km (1,363 miles) |
| Bus to Øksfjord rådhus, ferry and train | 4 days 3h | NOK 8,700($850) | 6 times a week | 2,088km (1,297 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Finse
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
The Arctic Route
Vy Travel AB
Vy Buss
Ferry operators
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Airports near Finse
The following major airports near Finse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Finse
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Finse
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Finse