How to travel from Førde to Alta, Norway
The distance between Førde and Alta is around 1,591km (988 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Førde to Alta by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alta → Førde if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Alta (ALF).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costNOK 5,535($540)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal, Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan, Narvik then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,765($270)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Florø terminal then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then take the bus to Alta sentrum.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 7,080($690)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon then Otta skysstasjon and then to Trondheim S then take the train to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Øksfjord Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Alta Helsesenter.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,855($475)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Førde and Alta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Førde to Alta by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NOK 2,215 ($215) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 5,535 ($540).
The distance between Førde and Alta is around 1,591km (988 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,228km (763 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Førde and Alta by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Førde to Alta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 5,535 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Førde and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Førde and Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Førde and Alta. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Førde to Alta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal, Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan, Narvik and Nordkjosbotn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Vy Buss, The Arctic Route and Troms Fylkestrafikk run regular bus services between Førde and Alta. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Førde to Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Alta is Alta Airport (ALF) (ALF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Alta. Banak Airport (LKL) (LKL) 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 Førde and Alta. The distance is around 1,938km (1,204 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Førde to Alta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 5,535 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Førde and Alta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 15m | NOK 5,535($540) | once daily | 1,591km (988 miles) |
| Bus to Bergen busstasjon, plane | 12h 45m | NOK 2,215($215) | once daily | 1,716km (1,066 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | NOK 2,765($270) | once daily | 2,919km (1,814 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 18h | NOK 7,080($690) | 6 times a week | 1,940km (1,205 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 8h | NOK 4,855($475) | 6 times a week | 1,867km (1,160 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | NOK 4,275($415) | on demand | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Førde and Alta
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DAT Danish Air Transport
Flyr
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Vy Buss
The Arctic Route
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Alta
The following major airports near Alta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Alta Airport (ALF)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Alta
Banak Airport (LKL)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Alta
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Alta