How to travel from Hell to Lofoten Islands, Norway

The distance between Hell and Lofoten Islands is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 13h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hell to Lofoten Islands by 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 Lofoten IslandsHell if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fauske stasjon and then to Sortland bru kryss.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 305($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sortland.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,369km (851 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hell and Lofoten Islands

There are several options for getting from Hell to Lofoten Islands by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 305 ($30) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 13h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,230 ($120).

The distance between Hell and Lofoten Islands is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 13h 25m to get from Hell and Lofoten Islands by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hell to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 13h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 1,230 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Hell and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 305 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hell and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 13h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hell and Lofoten Islands. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hell to Lofoten Islands. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Hell and Lofoten Islands. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 40m 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 Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 13h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lofoten Islands is Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) which is approximately 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands. Helle Airport (SVJ) (SVJ) 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 Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 1,369km (851 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hell to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 1,230 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hell and Lofoten Islands

Transport options from Hell to Lofoten Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
14h 40m
NOK 305($30)
4 times a week879km (546 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
13h 25m
NOK 1,230($120)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Train and Ferry21hrs
NOK 2,000($195)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Train to Bodø stasjon, Ferry21h 10m
NOK 2,000($195)
once daily781km (486 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
NOK 2,325($225)
on demand1,369km (851 miles)

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Airports near Lofoten Islands

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

LKN
Leknes Airport (LKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands
SVJ
Helle Airport (SVJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Lofoten Islands
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Lofoten Islands