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.
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 Islands → Hell if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon and then to Sortland bru kryss.
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Take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 14h 40m | NOK 305($30) | 4 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 25m | NOK 1,230($120) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 21hrs | NOK 2,000($195) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Train to Bodø stasjon, Ferry | 21h 10m | NOK 2,000($195) | once daily | 781km (486 miles) |
Drive | 18h 35m | NOK 2,325($225) | on demand | 1,369km (851 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lofoten Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.