How to travel from Hell to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Hell and Kirkenes is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hell to Kirkenes by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Hell if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 1,730($170)
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then Lødingen buss taxi and then to Harstad Byterminal then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 3,085($300)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Storlien then Sundsvall Centralstation and then to Narvik station then take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 2,570($250)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hell and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hell to Kirkenes by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 1,730 ($170) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Hell and Kirkenes is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,089km (676 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hell and Kirkenes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hell to Kirkenes is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 1,730 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Hell and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,730 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hell and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hell and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hell and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hell to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hell to Kirkenes typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Kirkenes. The distance is around 1,582km (983 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hell to Kirkenes is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,730 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hell and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 40m | NOK 1,730($170) | 4 times a day | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 22h | NOK 3,085($300) | 4 times a week | 1,787km (1,110 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 19h | NOK 2,570($250) | 6 times a week | 2,315km (1,438 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 9h | NOK 5,020($490) | 6 times a week | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | NOK 2,685($260) | on demand | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hell and Kirkenes
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Nordland fylkeskommune
Train operators
Sj Nord
Vy Norrtåg
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes