How to travel from Alta to Lødingen, Norway
The distance between Alta and Lødingen is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Alta to Lødingen by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lødingen → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Stokmarknes (SKN), Bus
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Stokmarknes (SKN) then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costNOK 1,640($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Storslett sentrum, Nordkjosbotn then Bjerkvik and then to Vegvesenets stasjon.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 780($76)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Engenes kai and then to Harstad hurtigbåtkai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 480($47)
Troms Fylkestrafikk
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Lødingen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Lødingen by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 480 ($47) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,640 ($160).
The distance between Alta and Lødingen is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Alta and Lødingen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Lødingen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 1,640 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Lødingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 480 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Lødingen. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Stokmarknes (SKN) then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alta and Lødingen. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alta to Lødingen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Storslett sentrum, Nordkjosbotn and Bjerkvik. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Troms Fylkestrafikk, Nordland fylkeskommune and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Alta and Lødingen. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m 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 Lødingen. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Andenes (ANX) then take the bus to Sortland videregående and then to Lødingen buss taxi. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lødingen is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) (EVE) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Lødingen. Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN) (SKN) 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 Alta and Lødingen. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Lødingen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 780 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Lødingen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Stokmarknes (SKN), Bus + 3 similar | 3h 10m | NOK 1,640($160) | 4 times a day | 456km (284 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | NOK 1,935($190) | 5 times a week | 460km (286 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 55m | NOK 2,010($195) | once daily | 580km (361 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 5h 35m | NOK 1,435($140) | twice daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | NOK 780($76) | once daily | 571km (355 miles) |
| Bus via Nordkjosbotn | 11hrs | NOK 1,340($130) | once daily | 577km (358 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 50m | NOK 480($47) | once daily | 524km (325 miles) |
| Bus to Øksfjord rådhus, ferry | 19h 30m | NOK 1,795($175) | 6 times a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | NOK 965($95) | on demand | 564km (350 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Lødingen
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Nordland fylkeskommune
The Arctic Route
Snelandia
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Ferry operators
Airports near Lødingen
The following major airports near Lødingen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Lødingen
Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Lødingen
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Lødingen