How to travel from Flåm to Fredrikstad, Norway

The distance between Flåm and Fredrikstad is around 376km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Flåm to Fredrikstad 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 FredrikstadFlåm if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Fredrikstad stasjon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 605($59)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to N.T.P..

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 985($95)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Fredrikstad.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flåm and Fredrikstad

There are several options for getting from Flåm to Fredrikstad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 555 ($54) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 685 ($67).

The distance between Flåm and Fredrikstad is around 376km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Flåm and Fredrikstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flåm to Fredrikstad is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 685 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Flåm and Fredrikstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 555 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flåm and Fredrikstad. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flåm to Fredrikstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Myrdal stasjon and Oslo S. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Flåm and Fredrikstad. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Flåm and Fredrikstad. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flåm to Fredrikstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saltkjelen and Oslo bussterminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Flåm and Fredrikstad. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flåm to Fredrikstad. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Fredrikstad stasjon. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Fredrikstad is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Fredrikstad. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Flåm and Fredrikstad. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flåm to Fredrikstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 605 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flåm and Fredrikstad

Transport options from Flåm to Fredrikstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
NOK 605($59)
5 times a day411km (256 miles)
Train via Oslo S6h 50m
NOK 555($54)
every 4 hours376km (233 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 5m
NOK 985($95)
once daily406km (252 miles)
Bus via Fagernes skysstasjon7h 40m
NOK 985($95)
once daily447km (277 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
NOK 685($67)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Fredrikstad

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Fredrikstad
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Fredrikstad
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Fredrikstad