The distance between Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Åndalsnes to Jotunheimen National Park by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Åndalsnes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Otta stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim.
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There are several options for getting from Åndalsnes to Jotunheimen National Park by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around NOK 2,050 ($200) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Åndalsnes to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,050 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around NOK 2,050 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Otta stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Otta stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Åndalsnes to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Otta stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Åndalsnes and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Åndalsnes to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,050 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Taxi | 3h 10m | NOK 2,050($200) | once daily | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | NOK 380($37) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
SJ Norge AS
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.