How to travel from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

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.

4 routes found

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 ParkBergen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Ferry and Car

Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,485($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 810($79)
Operated by

Nor-Way Bussekspress

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gol then take the bus to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,320($130)
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Drive

Drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bergen and Jotunheimen National Park

Transport options from Bergen to Jotunheimen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Ferry and Car
4h 20m
NOK 1,485($145)
every 30 mins343km (213 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
NOK 810($79)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 45m
NOK 1,320($130)
twice daily346km (215 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
NOK 605($59)
on demand353km (219 miles)

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Airports near Jotunheimen National Park

The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park