How to travel from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord, Norway

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandefjord stasjon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,525($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Sandefjord lufthavn Torp.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,670($165)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon and then to Sandefjord stasjon.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,495($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sandefjord.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance508km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord

There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,495 ($145) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,525 ($150).

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,525 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,495 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandefjord stasjon. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasdalen, Oslo bussterminal, Sandefjord lufthavn Torp and Torp stasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Vy Buss and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Geirangerfjord and Sandefjord. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 30m 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 Sandefjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandefjord stasjon. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Sandefjord is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Sandefjord. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Sandefjord. The distance is around 508km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 1,495 ($145).

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Transport options from Geirangerfjord to Sandefjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train
6h 20m
NOK 1,525($150)
3 times a week670km (416 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
NOK 1,670($165)
twice daily604km (375 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
NOK 1,495($145)
twice daily554km (344 miles)
Bus to Oslo bussterminal, Train9h 20m
NOK 1,660($160)
twice daily594km (369 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
NOK 1,125($110)
on demand508km (316 miles)

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Airports near Sandefjord

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Sandefjord
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Sandefjord
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Sandefjord