How to travel from Dombås to Alta, Norway
The distance between Dombås and Alta is around 1,155km (717 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dombås to Alta by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alta → Dombås if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,500($245)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 1,915($185)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon and then to Molde trafikkterminal then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then take the bus to Alta.
- Duration3 days 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 7,030($685)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Øksfjord Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Alta Helsesenter.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,395($430)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dombås and Alta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dombås to Alta by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,915 ($185) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,500 ($245).
The distance between Dombås and Alta is around 1,155km (717 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Dombås and Alta by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dombås to Alta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,500 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Dombås and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,915 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dombås and Alta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dombås and Alta. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dombås to Alta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal and Nordkjosbotn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Vy Buss, Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Dombås and Alta. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dombås to Alta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Alta is Alta Airport (ALF) (ALF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Alta. Banak Airport (LKL) (LKL) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Dombås and Alta. The distance is around 1,618km (1,005 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dombås to Alta is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,500 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dombås and Alta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 40m | NOK 2,500($245) | every 20 mins | 1,493km (928 miles) |
| Train to Trondheim S, Fly | 5h 45m | NOK 4,210($410) | 4 times a day | 1,155km (717 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | NOK 4,405($430) | twice daily | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
| Train to Åndalsnes stasjon, bus and plane | 7h 30m | NOK 3,410($335) | 4 times a day | 1,829km (1,136 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | NOK 1,915($185) | twice a week | 1,598km (993 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 1h | NOK 7,030($685) | once daily | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 1h | NOK 4,395($430) | 6 times a week | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Drive | 21h 45m | NOK 2,745($270) | on demand | 1,618km (1,005 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dombås and Alta
Bus companies
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Vy Buss
Nordland fylkeskommune
Troms Fylkestrafikk
The Arctic Route
Ferry operators
Train operators
Sj Nord
Vy Norrtåg
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Airports near Alta
The following major airports near Alta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Alta Airport (ALF)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Alta
Banak Airport (LKL)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Alta
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Alta