How to travel from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes is around 1,763km (1,095 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes by ferry, plane, taxi, car, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Geirangerfjord if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,390($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Sjøholt and then to Trondheim S then take the train to Bodø then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 5,935($580)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes by ferry, plane, taxi, car, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around NOK 2,390 ($235) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,375 ($425).
The distance between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes is around 1,763km (1,095 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,333km (828 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes is to take a ferry, then take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 4,375 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,390 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a taxi to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a taxi to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,028km (1,260 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Kirkenes is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 2,390 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 15m | NOK 2,390($235) | once daily | 1,936km (1,203 miles) |
| Ferry, Taxi and Plane | 6h 10m | NOK 4,375($425) | once daily | 1,866km (1,160 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Plane | 6h 40m | NOK 2,820($275) | 4 times a day | 1,858km (1,155 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | NOK 2,870($280) | once daily | 1,862km (1,157 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8hrs | NOK 3,350($325) | 6 times a week | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 17h | NOK 5,935($580) | 6 times a week | 2,113km (1,313 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | NOK 3,445($335) | on demand | 2,028km (1,260 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geirangerfjord and Kirkenes
Ferry operators
Geiranger Fjordservice
Norway's best
Fjord1
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
Bus companies
Nettbuss AS
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes