How to travel from Hamar to Narvik, Norway

The distance between Hamar and Narvik is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamar to Narvik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,560($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S then Fauske stasjon and then to Narvik bussterminal.

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 305($30)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon, Kristinehamn station then Stockholm Centralstation and then to Narvik station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 880($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Furneset ferjekai then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Rådhuset.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,925($580)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Narvik.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Distance1,529km (950 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamar and Narvik

There are several options for getting from Hamar to Narvik by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 305 ($30) and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,560 ($150).

The distance between Hamar and Narvik is around 1,091km (678 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hamar and Narvik by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamar to Narvik is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 1,560 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamar and Narvik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 305 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamar and Narvik. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamar to Narvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lillestrøm stasjon, Kristinehamn station and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Norwegian Railways, Sj Nord, Swedish Railways, Tågab and Vy Nattåg run train services between Hamar and Narvik. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamar and Narvik. It typically takes around 21h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamar to Narvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S and Fauske stasjon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 45m.

Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Hamar and Narvik. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamar to Narvik. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Narvik is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) (EVE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Narvik. Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN) (SKN) 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 Hamar and Narvik. The distance is around 1,529km (950 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamar to Narvik is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,560 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamar and Narvik

Transport options from Hamar to Narvik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 45m
NOK 1,560($150)
every 20 mins1,091km (678 miles)
Train to Oslo lufthavn, plane and bus4h 40m
NOK 2,420($235)
every 20 mins1,221km (759 miles)
Train to Oslo lufthavn, plane and bus7h 10m
NOK 1,795($175)
every 20 mins1,428km (887 miles)
Bus
21h 45m
NOK 305($30)
twice a week1,339km (832 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
NOK 880($86)
twice a week2,000km (1,242 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 21h
NOK 5,925($580)
once daily1,628km (1,012 miles)
Drive
19h 30m
NOK 2,605($255)
on demand1,529km (950 miles)

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Airports near Narvik

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

EVE
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Narvik
SKN
Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Narvik
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Narvik