How to travel from Fredrikstad to Alta, Norway
The distance between Fredrikstad and Alta is around 1,364km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fredrikstad to Alta by train, plane, bus, 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 → Fredrikstad if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,305($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Ålesund rutebilstasjon then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then take the bus to Alta.
- Duration3 days 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 8,370($815)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Arlanda terminal 4 buss then take the train to Narvik station then take the bus to Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,775($175)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Alta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Alta by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,775 ($175) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,305 ($225).
The distance between Fredrikstad and Alta is around 1,364km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,331km (827 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Fredrikstad and Alta by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Alta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 2,305 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,775 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Alta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fredrikstad and Alta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fredrikstad to Alta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Fredrikstad and Alta. The distance is around 1,909km (1,186 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Alta is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,305 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Alta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | NOK 2,305($225) | hourly | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 11h | NOK 8,370($815) | once daily | 2,421km (1,505 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | NOK 1,775($175) | once daily | 2,427km (1,508 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 7h | NOK 5,050($495) | 6 times a week | 1,882km (1,170 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | NOK 3,250($315) | on demand | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fredrikstad and Alta
Train operators
Flytoget
Tågab
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Vy Buss
Bus4You
Troms Fylkestrafikk
The Arctic Route
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
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