How to travel from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen, Norway
The distance between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sandnessjøen → Hammerfest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costNOK 4,090($400)
Widerøe
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Sandnessjøen Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 3,790($370)
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Mosjøen stasjon then take the bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 2,615($255)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,615 ($255) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,090 ($400).
The distance between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 685km (426 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 4,090 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,615 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs twice daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen. Flights depart from Hammerfest (HFT) and arrive at Sandnessjoen (SSJ) - via Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen. There is however a flight that goes via Tromso (TOS) and Bodo (BOO). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Hammerfest (HFT) and and arrive into Sandnessjoen (SSJ).
The closest major airport to Sandnessjøen is Stokka Airport (SSJ) (SSJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Sandnessjøen. Kjaerstad Airport (MJF) (MJF) and Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) 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 Sandnessjøen. The distance is around 1,292km (803 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hammerfest to Sandnessjøen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 4,090 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | NOK 4,090($400) | every 3 hours | 719km (447 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | NOK 2,745($270) | 6 times a week | 785km (488 miles) |
| Fly to Bronnoysund (BNN), Ferry | 5h 35m | NOK 3,615($355) | twice daily | 833km (517 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 7h 5m | NOK 3,565($350) | once daily | 805km (500 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 23h | NOK 3,790($370) | twice daily | 886km (551 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | NOK 2,645($260) | 5 times a week | 1,292km (803 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | NOK 2,615($255) | twice daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | NOK 2,850($280) | on demand | 1,292km (803 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hammerfest and Sandnessjøen
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Widerøe
Train operators
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Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airports near Sandnessjøen
The following major airports near Sandnessjøen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Stokka Airport (SSJ)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Sandnessjøen
Kjaerstad Airport (MJF)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Sandnessjøen
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 297km (184 miles) from Sandnessjøen