How to travel from Alta to Røros, Norway
The distance between Alta and Røros is around 1,108km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alta to Røros 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 Røros → Alta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alta (ALF) to Roros (RRS).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 3,025($295)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nordkjosbotn, Narvik bussterminal then Innhavet and then to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Røros.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 3,145($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alta and Røros
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alta to Røros by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,325 ($225) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,025 ($295).
The distance between Alta and Røros is around 1,108km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 969km (602 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Alta and Røros by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alta to Røros is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 3,025 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Alta and Røros, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,325 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alta and Røros. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Roros (RRS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alta and Røros. We recommend that you fly from Alta (ALF) to Roros (RRS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alta and Røros. Flights depart from Alta (ALF) and arrive at Roros (RRS) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Alta to Røros. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alta to Røros typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Alta (ALF) and and arrive into Roros (RRS).
The closest major airport to Røros is Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Røros. Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) and Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) 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 Røros. The distance is around 1,529km (950 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alta to Røros is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around NOK 3,360 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alta and Røros
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 30m | NOK 3,025($295) | every 2 hours | 1,496km (929 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | NOK 3,360($330) | every 4 hours | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), train | 6h 50m | NOK 2,450($240) | 5 times a day | 1,549km (963 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 35m | NOK 2,325($225) | once daily | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,145($305) | once daily | 1,476km (917 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 16h | NOK 3,380($330) | once daily | 1,461km (908 miles) |
| Bus to Øksfjord rådhus, ferry and train | 2 days 16h | NOK 5,750($560) | twice a week | 1,585km (985 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | NOK 2,605($255) | on demand | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alta and Røros
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Air Leap
Train operators
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
The Arctic Route
Nordland fylkeskommune
AtB
Ferry operators
Airports near Røros
The following major airports near Røros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Roros Airport (RRS)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Røros
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Røros
Orland Airport (OLA)
- Distance
- 163km (101 miles) from Røros