The distance between Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brekstad to Jotunheimen National Park by ferry, train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Brekstad if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Orland (OLA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim.
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Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Vinstra stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim.
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There are several options for getting from Brekstad to Jotunheimen National Park by ferry, train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,365 ($135) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,560 ($250).
The distance between Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park by ferry, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brekstad to Jotunheimen National Park is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,560 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,365 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Vinstra stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Vinstra stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 5h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brekstad to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Orland (OLA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 6h 30m.
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 Brekstad and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brekstad to Jotunheimen National Park is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,560 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 30m | NOK 2,295($225) | 5 times a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 5h 40m | NOK 2,560($250) | 4 times a day | 382km (237 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 9h 45m | NOK 1,365($135) | 3 times a week | 588km (366 miles) |
Drive | 7h 60m | NOK 1,180($115) | on demand | 533km (331 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.