How to travel from Flåm to Stavanger, Norway

The distance between Flåm and Stavanger is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Flåm to Stavanger by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bergen busstasjon and then to Stavanger bussterminal.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 770($75)
Operated by

Nor-Way Bussekspress

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Train

Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Stavanger stasjon.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,280($125)
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Drive

Drive to Stavanger.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flåm and Stavanger

There are several options for getting from Flåm to Stavanger by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 770 ($75) and will take around 7h 10m.

The distance between Flåm and Stavanger is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Flåm and Stavanger by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flåm to Stavanger is to take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 770 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Flåm and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 770 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flåm and Stavanger. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flåm to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Myrdal stasjon and Drammen stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Flåm and Stavanger. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 60m, 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 Stavanger. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flåm to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergen busstasjon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Flåm and Stavanger. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m 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 Stavanger. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergen busstasjon and then to Stavanger bussterminal. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Stavanger is Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger. Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) and Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) 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 Stavanger. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flåm to Stavanger is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 770 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flåm and Stavanger

Transport options from Flåm to Stavanger
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 10m
NOK 770($75)
every 20 mins378km (235 miles)
Train
11h 60m
NOK 1,280($125)
5 times a day774km (481 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
NOK 850($83)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Stavanger

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

SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Stavanger
HAU
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stavanger
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Stavanger