How to travel from Fredrikstad to Ørsta, Norway
The distance between Fredrikstad and Ørsta is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Fredrikstad to Ørsta by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ørsta → 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 Orsta/Volda (HOV).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costNOK 2,205($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Kjøs bru and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 1,300($125)
Vy Buss
Train to Oslo S, bus
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,055($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Ørsta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Ørsta by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,055 ($105) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,205 ($215).
The distance between Fredrikstad and Ørsta is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Fredrikstad and Ørsta by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Ørsta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,205 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Ørsta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,055 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fredrikstad and Ørsta. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fredrikstad to Ørsta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Kjøs bru. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.
Vy Buss and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Fredrikstad and Ørsta. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m 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 Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Ørsta is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) 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 Ørsta. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Ørsta is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,205 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Ørsta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 40m | NOK 2,205($215) | every 4 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | NOK 1,730($170) | hourly | 585km (364 miles) |
| Train to Oslo S, plane and bus | 4h 45m | NOK 2,540($250) | once daily | 553km (343 miles) |
Bus | 10h 40m | NOK 1,300($125) | twice daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Train to Oslo S, bus + 2 similar | 9h 20m | NOK 1,055($105) | once daily | 617km (384 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9h 45m | NOK 1,135($110) | 5 times a week | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Oslo S, Bus | 9h 55m | NOK 1,065($105) | once daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | NOK 1,385($135) | on demand | 624km (388 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fredrikstad and Ørsta
Train operators
Flytoget
Sj Nord
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Airports near Ørsta
The following major airports near Ørsta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Ørsta
Sandane Airport (SDN)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ørsta