How to travel from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
The distance between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jostedalsbreen National Park → Brekstad if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Car
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costNOK 2,675($260)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the bus to Otta skysstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,190($115)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Dombås stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,290($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NOK 890 ($87) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,675 ($260).
The distance between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, train and car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 2,675 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 890 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brekstad to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take a ferry, then take the train and then drive which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,445 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Car | 5h 25m | NOK 2,675($260) | every 4 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | NOK 1,190($115) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
| Ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai, bus | 10h 10m | NOK 890($87) | once daily | 446km (277 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 7h 55m | NOK 1,290($125) | once daily | 500km (311 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 9h 60m | NOK 1,465($145) | on demand | 665km (413 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Car | 8h 40m | NOK 1,445($140) | 4 times a day | 585km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brekstad and Jostedalsbreen National Park
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Ferry operators
AtB
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park
The following major airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sandane Airport (SDN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park