How to travel from Fredrikstad to Hamar, Norway

The distance between Fredrikstad and Hamar is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fredrikstad to Hamar by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Hamar stasjon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 330($32)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 275($27)
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Drive

Drive to Hamar.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance213km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Hamar

There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Hamar by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 275 ($27) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 370 ($36).

The distance between Fredrikstad and Hamar is around 207km (128 miles).

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Fredrikstad and Hamar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Hamar is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 370 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Hamar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 275 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Hamar. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fredrikstad to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Fredrikstad and Hamar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Hamar. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fredrikstad to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Vy Buss and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Fredrikstad and Hamar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 55m 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 Hamar. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Hamar stasjon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hamar is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Hamar. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) 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 Hamar. The distance is around 213km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Hamar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 330 ($32).

How do I get from Fredrikstad to Hamar

Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Hamar

Transport options from Fredrikstad to Hamar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
NOK 330($32)
hourly207km (128 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
NOK 275($27)
4 times a day216km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
NOK 370($36)
on demand213km (133 miles)

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Airports near Hamar

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hamar
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Hamar
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Hamar