The distance between Geirangerfjord and Flåm is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Flåm by 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 Flåm → Geirangerfjord if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.
SKYSS
Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai and then to Flåm kai.
Multiple ferry operators
There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Flåm by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,230 ($120) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 480 ($47).
The distance between Geirangerfjord and Flåm is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Geirangerfjord and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Flåm is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 480 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,230 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Flåm. We recommend that you drive to Flåm Station. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geirangerfjord and Flåm. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geirangerfjord to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasdalen, Stryn rutebilstasjon and Sogndal skysstasjon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
SKYSS, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Geirangerfjord and Flåm. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Flåm. The ferry typically takes around 10 days 5h and departs 5 times a week.
Hurtigruten and Norled run the ferry services between Geirangerfjord and Flåm. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 10 days 5h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geirangerfjord to Flåm. We recommend that you take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geirangerfjord and Flåm. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,230 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 40m | NOK 1,230($120) | 5 times a week | 288km (179 miles) |
Ferry | 10 days 5h | NOK 21,520($2,100) | 5 times a week | 4,920km (3,057 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | NOK 480($47) | on demand | 279km (173 miles) |
SKYSS
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
Norled
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.