How to travel from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway
The distance between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park is around 1,342km (834 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park by plane, train, bus, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Hammerfest if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNOK 2,810($275)
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Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Vinstra stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,330($520)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park by plane, train, bus, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 2,810 ($275) and will take around 7h 35m.
The distance between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park is around 1,342km (834 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,214km (754 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 2,810 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 2,810 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 1,945km (1,209 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hammerfest to Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 2,810 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | NOK 2,810($275) | 6 times a week | 1,631km (1,014 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Taxi | 7h 60m | NOK 6,455($630) | 4 times a day | 1,342km (834 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 14h | NOK 5,330($520) | once daily | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 4,295($420) | on demand | 1,945km (1,209 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hammerfest and Jotunheimen National Park
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Nordland fylkeskommune
Train operators
Flytoget
Airports near Jotunheimen National Park
The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park