How to travel from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes, Norway

The distance between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

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

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,915($185)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S then Lillehammer stasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 850($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo lufthavn then Dombås skyssterminal and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,220($120)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Åndalsnes.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes

There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 850 ($83) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,915 ($185).

The distance between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 1,915 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 850 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Lillehammer stasjon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Norwegian Railways and Sj Nord run train services between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo lufthavn and Dombås skyssterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Åndalsnes is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes. Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Åndalsnes. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 850 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Åndalsnes

Transport options from Fredrikstad to Åndalsnes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 15m
NOK 1,915($185)
every 3 hours551km (342 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane and bus4h 55m
NOK 1,925($190)
once daily648km (402 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane and bus5h 40m
NOK 2,265($220)
every 3 hours645km (401 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane and bus5h 45m
NOK 2,000($195)
twice daily638km (396 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane and bus6h 15m
NOK 2,060($200)
every 3 hours871km (541 miles)
Train
7h 10m
NOK 850($83)
5 times a week499km (310 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
NOK 1,220($120)
once daily550km (342 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
NOK 900($88)
on demand527km (328 miles)

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Airports near Åndalsnes

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

MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes
KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Åndalsnes
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Åndalsnes