How to travel from Dombås to Lofoten Islands, Norway

The distance between Dombås and Lofoten Islands is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dombås to Lofoten Islands 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 Lofoten IslandsDombås if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,635($255)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S then Fauske stasjon and then to Sortland bru kryss.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 715($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon and then to Molde trafikkterminal then take a ferry to Sortland kystrutekai.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,135($500)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,640($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sortland.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,592km (989 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dombås and Lofoten Islands

There are several options for getting from Dombås to Lofoten Islands by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 715 ($70) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,635 ($255).

The distance between Dombås and Lofoten Islands is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 707km (439 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Dombås and Lofoten Islands by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dombås to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 2,635 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Dombås and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 715 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dombås and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dombås and Lofoten Islands. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dombås to Lofoten Islands. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S and Fauske stasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Vy Buss, Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Dombås and Lofoten Islands. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 20m 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 Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lofoten Islands is Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) which is approximately 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands. Helle Airport (SVJ) (SVJ) 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 Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 1,592km (989 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dombås to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 2,635 ($255).

How do I get from Dombås to Lofoten Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Dombås and Lofoten Islands

Transport options from Dombås to Lofoten Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
NOK 2,635($255)
4 times a day756km (470 miles)
Train to Trondheim S, Fly5h 5m
NOK 2,365($230)
every 20 mins767km (477 miles)
Train to Trondheim S, Fly5h 20m
NOK 2,060($200)
4 times a day807km (502 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7hrs
NOK 2,060($200)
once daily1,350km (839 miles)
Bus
18h 20m
NOK 715($70)
4 times a week1,112km (691 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 6h
NOK 5,135($500)
once daily1,234km (767 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
16h 40m
NOK 1,640($160)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry2 days 11h
NOK 5,085($495)
once daily1,227km (762 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
NOK 2,705($265)
on demand1,592km (989 miles)

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Airports near Lofoten Islands

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

LKN
Leknes Airport (LKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands
SVJ
Helle Airport (SVJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Lofoten Islands
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Lofoten Islands