How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Hønefoss sentrum.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,925($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hønefoss sentrum.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,355($230)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Hønefoss.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 635 ($62) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,925 ($385).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 3,925 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 635 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss. We recommend that you fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Hønefoss sentrum. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Hønefoss. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Hønefoss. We recommend that you fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Hønefoss sentrum. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Hønefoss is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hønefoss. Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Hønefoss. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,355 ($230).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Hønefoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
NOK 3,925($385)
5 times a day517km (321 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
NOK 3,370($330)
4 times a day563km (350 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
NOK 2,355($230)
twice daily403km (250 miles)
Bus via Sogndal skysstasjon8h 55m
NOK 635($62)
5 times a week437km (272 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
NOK 750($73)
on demand437km (272 miles)

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Airports near Hønefoss

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hønefoss
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Hønefoss
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
202km (126 miles) from Hønefoss