How to travel from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord, Norway

The distance between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord by ferry, train, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GeirangerfjordBrekstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai then Ålesund Hurtigrutekai and then to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
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Drive

Drive to Geiranger.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance598km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord

There are several options for getting from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord by ferry, train, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NOK 730 ($71) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 945 ($90).

The distance between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Brekstad and Geirangerfjord by ferry, train and car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx NOK 945 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 730 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai then take the bus to Sjøholt and then to Linge ferjekai then take a ferry to Eidsdal ferjekai. instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai then take the bus to Sjøholt and then to Linge ferjekai then take a ferry to Eidsdal ferjekai. instead which will take 7hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord. The ferry typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

AtB, Hurtigruten and Geiranger Fjordservice run the ferry services between Brekstad and Geirangerfjord. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Dombås stasjon and then to Bjorli stasjon then drive to Geiranger. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Brekstad and Geirangerfjord. The distance is around 598km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry, then take the train and then drive which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,300 ($125).

How do I get from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord

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Transport options from Brekstad to Geirangerfjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry + 3 similar
13h 10m
NOK 1,230($120)
3 times a week391km (243 miles)
Ferry and Bus7hrs
NOK 945($90)
twice daily327km (203 miles)
Ferry to Valset ferjekai, bus8h 5m
NOK 730($71)
5 times a week369km (229 miles)
Ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai, bus9h 15m
NOK 790($77)
3 times a week401km (249 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
8h 60m
NOK 1,320($130)
on demand598km (372 miles)
Ferry, Train and Car7h 40m
NOK 1,300($125)
4 times a day519km (323 miles)

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Airports near Geirangerfjord

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Geirangerfjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Geirangerfjord