How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 10m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord by bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GeirangerfjordJostedalsbreen National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,105($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 525($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 525 ($51) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,105 ($110).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (14 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord by bus.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord is to take the bus which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 1,105 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 525 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon and Grasdalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Kringom and Nettbuss AS run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Geirangerfjord. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen. instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 1,105 ($110).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geirangerfjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
NOK 1,105($110)
once daily115km (71 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 30m
NOK 525($51)
every 4 hours110km (68 miles)

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Airports near Geirangerfjord

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Geirangerfjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Geirangerfjord