How to travel from Førde to Lillehammer, Norway

The distance between Førde and Lillehammer is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Førde to Lillehammer by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LillehammerFørde if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Forde (FDE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,680($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus via Stryn rutebilstasjon

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 625($61)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Lillehammer.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Førde and Lillehammer

There are several options for getting from Førde to Lillehammer by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 625 ($61) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,680 ($165).

The distance between Førde and Lillehammer is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Førde and Lillehammer by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Førde to Lillehammer is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 1,680 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Førde and Lillehammer, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 625 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Førde and Lillehammer. We recommend that you fly from Forde (FDE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Førde and Lillehammer. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Førde to Lillehammer. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

SKYSS, Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Førde and Lillehammer. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Lillehammer. We recommend that you fly from Forde (FDE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Lillehammer is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Lillehammer. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Førde to Lillehammer is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 625 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Førde and Lillehammer

Transport options from Førde to Lillehammer
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
NOK 1,680($165)
4 times a day456km (283 miles)
Bus to Florø terminal, plane and train3h 60m
NOK 2,050($200)
every 2 hours545km (339 miles)
Bus to Sogndal skysstasjon, plane and train4h 40m
NOK 1,505($145)
once daily487km (302 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
NOK 2,195($215)
every 20 mins537km (334 miles)
Bus via Stryn rutebilstasjon + 2 similar
7h 20m
NOK 625($61)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Bus7h 40m
NOK 625($61)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Bus via Borlaug8h 10m
NOK 770($75)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Drive
6hrs
NOK 900($88)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Lillehammer

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Lillehammer
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Lillehammer