How to travel from Alta to Flåm, Norway
The distance between Alta and Flåm is around 1,563km (971 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Alta to Flåm 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 Flåm → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNOK 3,310($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tromsø then take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai and then to Flåm kai.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 9,170($895)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 then Hagafoss and then to Flåm stasjon.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,710($165)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Flåm Station.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Distance1,946km (1,209 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Flåm
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Flåm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,710 ($165) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,310 ($325).
The distance between Alta and Flåm is around 1,563km (971 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,250km (777 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Alta and Flåm by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 3,310 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,710 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alta and Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alta to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Alta and Flåm. The distance is around 1,946km (1,209 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Flåm is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 2,205 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Flåm
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 25m | NOK 3,310($325) | twice daily | 1,563km (971 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 25m | NOK 2,625($255) | 5 times a day | 1,601km (995 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 9h 45m | NOK 5,020($490) | 5 times a week | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 20m | NOK 2,205($215) | every 20 mins | 1,707km (1,061 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 11h 50m | NOK 2,160($210) | once daily | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 2h | NOK 9,170($895) | once daily | 2,305km (1,432 miles) |
| Bus to Øksfjord rådhus, ferry | 4 days 6h | NOK 9,460($925) | 6 times a week | 2,200km (1,367 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 16h | NOK 1,710($165) | 5 times a week | 2,660km (1,653 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,310($325) | on demand | 1,946km (1,209 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Flåm
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
The Arctic Route
Ferry operators
Norled
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
DAT Danish Air Transport
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Airports near Flåm
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Flåm
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Flåm
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Flåm