How to travel from Hønefoss to Alta, Norway

The distance between Hønefoss and Alta is around 1,333km (828 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hønefoss to Alta by bus, train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AltaHønefoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,150($210)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Stockholm-Arlanda flygplats then take the train to Narvik station then take the bus to Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,250($120)
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Drive

Drive to Alta.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Distance1,769km (1,099 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hønefoss and Alta

There are several options for getting from Hønefoss to Alta by bus, train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,250 ($120) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,150 ($210).

The distance between Hønefoss and Alta is around 1,333km (828 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243km (772 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hønefoss and Alta by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hønefoss to Alta is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 2,150 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Hønefoss and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,250 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hønefoss and Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hønefoss and Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hønefoss to Alta. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Hønefoss and Alta. The distance is around 1,769km (1,099 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hønefoss to Alta is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 2,150 ($210).

How do I get from Hønefoss to Alta

Compare travel optionsbetween Hønefoss and Alta

Transport options from Hønefoss to Alta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
3h 45m
NOK 2,150($210)
hourly1,333km (828 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 12h
NOK 1,250($120)
once daily2,401km (1,492 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus2 days 6h
NOK 4,970($485)
6 times a week1,851km (1,150 miles)
Drive
22h 40m
NOK 3,000($295)
on demand1,769km (1,099 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