The distance between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Bergen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim.
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Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gjendesheim.
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Take the train to Gol then take the bus to Gjendesheim.
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There are several options for getting from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 810 ($79) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,485 ($145).
The distance between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,485 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 810 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Bergen (BGO) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fagernes skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Bergen (BGO) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,320 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Ferry and Car | 4h 20m | NOK 1,485($145) | every 30 mins | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | NOK 810($79) | once daily | 418km (260 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 45m | NOK 1,320($130) | twice daily | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | NOK 605($59) | on demand | 353km (219 miles) |
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Nettbuss AS
Kringom
Widerøe
Norled
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The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.