How to travel from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Jostedalsbreen National ParkDombås if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Otta stasjon, bus

Take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Melkevoll Bretun.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 420 ($41).

The distance between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 420 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 615 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Briksdalen. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 615 ($60).

How do I get from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Dombås and Jostedalsbreen National Park

Transport options from Dombås to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Otta stasjon, bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
NOK 615($60)
once daily265km (165 miles)
Train and Bus4h 35m
NOK 615($60)
once daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
NOK 420($41)
on demand245km (152 miles)

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Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park