How to travel from Hammerfest to Finse, Norway
The distance between Hammerfest and Finse is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hammerfest to Finse by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Finse → Hammerfest if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 4,920($480)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then take the train to Trondheim S, Oslo lufthavn stasjon then Drammen stasjon and then to Finse stasjon.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,255($515)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hammerfest and Finse
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hammerfest to Finse by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,400 ($235) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,920 ($480).
The distance between Hammerfest and Finse is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,333km (828 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Hammerfest and Finse by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Hammerfest to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 4,920 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Hammerfest and Finse is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,400 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hammerfest and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hammerfest and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hammerfest to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Finse is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Finse. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hammerfest to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hammerfest to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 4,920 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hammerfest and Finse
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 50m | NOK 4,920($480) | every 4 hours | 1,582km (983 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), train | 7h 15m | NOK 2,785($270) | every 4 hours | 1,665km (1,035 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 20m | NOK 3,145($305) | twice daily | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 10h | NOK 5,255($515) | once daily | 2,046km (1,271 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 19h | NOK 2,400($235) | 6 times a week | 2,695km (1,675 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hammerfest and Finse
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Ferry operators
Airports near Finse
The following major airports near Finse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Finse
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Finse
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Finse