How to travel from Hell to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Hell and Flåm is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hell to Flåm by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,480($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,190($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Myrdal stasjon.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,465($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hell and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Hell to Flåm by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 880 ($86) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,480 ($240).

The distance between Hell and Flåm is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (217 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Hell and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hell to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 2,480 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hell and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 880 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hell and Flåm. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hell to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heimdal stasjon, Oslo S and Myrdal stasjon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Sj Nord and Norwegian Railways run train services between Hell and Flåm. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 13h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hell and Flåm. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hell to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Olav Kyrres gate and Lillehammer skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal and SKYSS run regular bus services between Hell and Flåm. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hell and Flåm. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hell to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 1,190 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hell and Flåm

Transport options from Hell to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
NOK 2,480($240)
twice daily697km (433 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 20m
NOK 1,015($100)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
NOK 1,190($115)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Bus via Moa trafikkterminal14h 35m
NOK 880($86)
5 times a week673km (418 miles)
Train
13h 20m
NOK 1,465($145)
every 20 mins832km (517 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
NOK 840($82)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm