How to travel from Flåm to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Flåm and Kirkenes is around 1,719km (1,068 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Flåm to Kirkenes by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Flåm if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costNOK 3,425($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 22h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 5,225($510)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Oslo S then take the bus to Warszawa and then to Minsk Central bus station then take the train to Murmansk then take the bus to Kirkenes.
- Duration3 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 3,780($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flåm and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Flåm to Kirkenes by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,490 ($245) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,425 ($335).
The distance between Flåm and Kirkenes is around 1,719km (1,068 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,436km (892 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Flåm and Kirkenes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Flåm to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 3,425 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Flåm and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,490 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Flåm and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Flåm and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flåm to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Flåm and Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,092km (1,300 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flåm to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 3,425 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Flåm and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 40m | NOK 3,425($335) | 4 times a day | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 8h 30m | NOK 4,120($400) | 5 times a week | 1,981km (1,231 miles) |
| Train to Oslo S, plane | 8h 35m | NOK 2,490($245) | 4 times a day | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 22h | NOK 5,225($510) | 4 times a week | 2,589km (1,608 miles) |
| Bus to Sogndal skysstasjon, ferry | 5 days 1h | NOK 10,185($995) | 5 times a week | 2,590km (1,609 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days 19h | NOK 3,780($370) | once a week | 5,005km (3,110 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 20h | NOK 6,200($605) | 6 times a week | 2,405km (1,495 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | NOK 3,555($345) | on demand | 2,092km (1,300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Flåm and Kirkenes
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
Sindbad
Minsktrans
Ecolines
Airlines
Widerøe
Flyr
DAT Danish Air Transport
Train operators
Flytoget
Sj Nord
Russian Railways (РЖД)
Ferry operators
Norled
Geiranger Fjordservice
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes