How to travel from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund, Norway

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,355($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bergen busstasjon and then to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,805($175)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take the bus to Kjøs bru and then to Torghopen Måløy kai then take a ferry to Strandkaiterminalen båtkai and then to Leirvik båtkai then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,955($190)
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Drive

Drive to Haugesund.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund

There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,355 ($130) and will take around 7h 25m.

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Geirangerfjord and Haugesund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 1,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,355 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geirangerfjord and Haugesund. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasdalen, Stryn rutebilstasjon and Bergen busstasjon. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Geirangerfjord and Haugesund. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Haugesund is Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Haugesund. Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) and Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) 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 Geirangerfjord and Haugesund. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 1,805 ($175).

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Transport options from Geirangerfjord to Haugesund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Bus
7h 25m
NOK 1,355($130)
once daily529km (329 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
NOK 1,805($175)
6 times a week517km (321 miles)
Ferry and Bus
11hrs
NOK 1,955($190)
5 times a week559km (347 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
NOK 965($95)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Haugesund

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

HAU
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Haugesund
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Haugesund
SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Haugesund