How to travel from Alta to Oslo, Norway
The distance between Alta and Oslo is around 1,277km (793 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alta to Oslo 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 Oslo → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,160($210)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tromsø then take a ferry to Molde kystrutekai then take the bus to Oslo bussterminal.
- Duration3 days 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 7,540($735)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nordkjosbotn and then to Bromsgård then take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Oslo S.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,750($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Oslo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Oslo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,495 ($145) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,160 ($210).
The distance between Alta and Oslo is around 1,277km (793 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Alta and Oslo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 2,160 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Oslo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,495 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alta and Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alta to Oslo. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Oslo S. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Oslo is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Oslo. Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Oslo. The distance is around 1,759km (1,093 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Oslo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,160 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Oslo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 2h 50m | NOK 2,160($210) | hourly | 1,277km (793 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 11h | NOK 7,540($735) | once daily | 2,216km (1,377 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | NOK 1,750($170) | once daily | 2,394km (1,488 miles) |
| Bus to Nordkjosbotn, train | 1 day 10h | NOK 1,495($145) | once daily | 2,336km (1,452 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 7h | NOK 9,060($885) | twice daily | 2,376km (1,476 miles) |
Drive | 22h 15m | NOK 2,990($290) | on demand | 1,759km (1,093 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Oslo
Bus companies
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
The Arctic Route
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Bus4You
Vy Buss
Ferry operators
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Airports near Oslo
The following major airports near Oslo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Oslo
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oslo
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Oslo