How to travel from Førde to Lødingen, Norway
The distance between Førde and Lødingen is around 1,280km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Førde to Lødingen 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 Lødingen → Førde if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Forde (FDE) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costNOK 1,915($185)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon, Otta skysstasjon, Trondheim S then Fauske stasjon and then to Lødingen buss taxi.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,170($115)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Florø terminal then take a ferry to Svolvær Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,340($520)
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 Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Bognes ferjekai then take a ferry to Lødingen ferjekai.
- Duration21h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,480($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Førde and Lødingen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Førde to Lødingen by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,170 ($115) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,915 ($185).
The distance between Førde and Lødingen is around 1,280km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Førde and Lødingen by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Førde to Lødingen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 1,915 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Førde and Lødingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Førde and Lødingen. We recommend that you fly from Forde (FDE) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Førde and Lødingen. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Førde to Lødingen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon, Otta skysstasjon, Trondheim S and Fauske stasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.
SKYSS, Vy Buss, Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Førde and Lødingen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 23h 30m 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 Lødingen. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lødingen is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) (EVE) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Lødingen. Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN) (SKN) 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 Lødingen. The distance is around 1,865km (1,159 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Førde to Lødingen is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 2,225 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Førde and Lødingen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 50m | NOK 1,915($185) | once daily | 1,363km (847 miles) |
| Bus to Florø terminal, plane | 4h 45m | NOK 3,820($375) | once daily | 1,335km (829 miles) |
| Bus to Sogndal skysstasjon, plane | 5h 30m | NOK 2,510($245) | once daily | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Bus to Andenes, plane | 5h 35m | NOK 1,915($185) | once daily | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | NOK 2,225($215) | once daily | 1,321km (821 miles) |
Bus | 23h 30m | NOK 1,170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 19h | NOK 5,340($520) | once daily | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 45m | NOK 2,480($240) | once daily | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 4,120($400) | on demand | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Førde and Lødingen
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
DAT Danish Air Transport
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Nordland fylkeskommune
Ferry operators
Torghatten Nord
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Lødingen
The following major airports near Lødingen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Lødingen
Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Lødingen
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Lødingen