How to travel from Hell to Alta, Norway

The distance between Hell and Alta is around 1,286km (799 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hell to Alta by bus, train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,505($145)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Øksfjord Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Alta Helsesenter.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,985($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alta.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,395km (867 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hell and Alta

There are several options for getting from Hell to Alta by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,505 ($145) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,365 ($230).

The distance between Hell and Alta is around 1,286km (799 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (561 miles)

It takes around 24h 15m to get from Hell and Alta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hell to Alta is to drive which takes around 18h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 2,365 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Hell and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,505 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hell and Alta. We recommend that you drive to Alta. instead which will take 18h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hell and Alta. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hell to Alta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal and Nordkjosbotn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.

Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Hell and Alta. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hell to Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta. instead which will take 24h 15m.

The closest major airport to Alta is Alta Airport (ALF) (ALF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Alta. Banak Airport (LKL) (LKL) 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 Hell and Alta. The distance is around 1,395km (867 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hell to Alta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 1,505 ($145).

How do I get from Hell to Alta

Compare travel optionsbetween Hell and Alta

Transport options from Hell to Alta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
24h 15m
NOK 1,505($145)
twice a week1,366km (849 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
1 day 22h
NOK 3,985($390)
6 times a week1,286km (799 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
NOK 2,365($230)
on demand1,395km (867 miles)

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Airports near Alta

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

ALF
Alta Airport (ALF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Alta
LKL
Banak Airport (LKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Alta
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Alta