How to travel from Hamar to Tromsø, Norway

The distance between Hamar and Tromsø is around 1,193km (741 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamar to Tromsø 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Tromso (TOS).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,495($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 605($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Furneset ferjekai then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,385($625)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon then take the bus to Molde trafikkterminal then take a ferry to Tromsø Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration3 days 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,310($615)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Tromsø.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,711km (1,063 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamar and Tromsø

There are several options for getting from Hamar to Tromsø by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,495 ($145).

The distance between Hamar and Tromsø is around 1,193km (741 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,025km (637 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Hamar and Tromsø by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamar to Tromsø is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 1,495 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamar and Tromsø, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hamar and Tromsø. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamar and Tromsø. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamar to Tromsø. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon and Narvik bussterminal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Hamar and Tromsø. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 1h 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 Tromsø. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Tromsø is Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø. Bardufoss Airport (BDU) (BDU) and Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) (SOJ) 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 Tromsø. The distance is around 1,711km (1,063 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamar to Tromsø is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 1,495 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamar and Tromsø

Transport options from Hamar to Tromsø
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
NOK 1,495($145)
hourly1,193km (741 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
NOK 605($59)
twice a week1,575km (979 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 22h
NOK 6,385($625)
once daily1,676km (1,042 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
3 days 2h
NOK 6,310($615)
5 times a week1,637km (1,017 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
NOK 2,910($285)
on demand1,711km (1,063 miles)

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Airports near Tromsø

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

TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tromsø
BDU
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tromsø
SOJ
Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Tromsø