How to travel from Drammen to Geirangerfjord, Norway

The distance between Drammen and Geirangerfjord is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Drammen to Geirangerfjord by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GeirangerfjordDrammen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,425($140)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Grasdalen.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,690($165)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Stranda kai then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,055($105)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Langvatn.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,365($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Geiranger.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Drammen and Geirangerfjord

There are several options for getting from Drammen to Geirangerfjord by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,055 ($105) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,425 ($140).

The distance between Drammen and Geirangerfjord is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Drammen and Geirangerfjord by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Drammen to Geirangerfjord is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,425 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Drammen and Geirangerfjord, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,055 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Drammen and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Drammen and Geirangerfjord. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Drammen to Geirangerfjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Grasdalen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Drammen and Geirangerfjord. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Drammen to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) 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 Drammen and Geirangerfjord. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Drammen to Geirangerfjord is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 1,690 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Drammen and Geirangerfjord

Transport options from Drammen to Geirangerfjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry
5h 20m
NOK 1,425($140)
3 times a week591km (367 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
NOK 1,690($165)
twice daily520km (323 miles)
Bus and Ferry
10h 40m
NOK 1,055($105)
3 times a week651km (405 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 10m
NOK 1,365($135)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
NOK 1,075($105)
on demand486km (302 miles)

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Airports near Geirangerfjord

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Geirangerfjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Geirangerfjord