The distance between Hamar and Geirangerfjord is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamar to Geirangerfjord by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geirangerfjord → Hamar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Otta skysstasjon and then to Grasdalen.
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Take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.
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Take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Langvatn.
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There are several options for getting from Hamar to Geirangerfjord by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,075 ($105) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,230 ($120).
The distance between Hamar and Geirangerfjord is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hamar and Geirangerfjord by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamar to Geirangerfjord is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 1,230 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamar and Geirangerfjord, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,075 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hamar and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Langvatn. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamar and Geirangerfjord. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamar to Geirangerfjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otta skysstasjon and Grasdalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Sj Nord and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Hamar and Geirangerfjord. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamar to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamar and Geirangerfjord. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamar to Geirangerfjord is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 1,230 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 10m | NOK 1,075($105) | once daily | 342km (213 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | NOK 1,425($140) | once daily | 579km (360 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 30m | NOK 1,230($120) | once daily | 306km (190 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | NOK 555($54) | on demand | 322km (200 miles) |
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Geiranger Fjordservice
Sj Nord
Vy Buss
The following major airports near Geirangerfjord offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.