How to travel from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park by 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 Jostedalsbreen National ParkFlåm if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 360($35)
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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance329km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 360 ($35) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 525 ($51).

The distance between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 525 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 360 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Leikanger kai then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sogndal skysstasjon and Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Flåm and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 329km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 360 ($35).

How do I get from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park

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Transport options from Flåm to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 40m
NOK 360($35)
5 times a week252km (157 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
5h 5m
NOK 565($55)
on demand329km (205 miles)
Ferry and Car3h 30m
NOK 525($51)
once daily211km (131 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