How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,875($380)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Otta skysstasjon and then to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 470($46)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Otta skysstasjon then take the train to Hamar stasjon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 780($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamar.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 470 ($46) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,875 ($380).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 3,875 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 470 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar. We recommend that you fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Hamar skysstasjon. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon and Otta skysstasjon. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Vy Buss and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 15m 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 Hamar. We recommend that you fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Hamar skysstasjon. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Hamar is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Hamar. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hamar. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 780 ($76).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hamar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
NOK 3,875($380)
5 times a day487km (303 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
NOK 3,320($325)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
NOK 470($46)
6 times a week401km (249 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 50m
NOK 780($76)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
NOK 665($65)
on demand389km (242 miles)

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Airports near Hamar

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hamar
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Hamar
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Hamar