How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

2 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
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Drive

Drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,230 ($120) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 410 ($40).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (54 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 410 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,230 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon, Lillehammer skysstasjon and Fagernes skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Nettbuss AS and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Jotunheimen National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 9h 25m.

The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 1,230 ($120).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Jotunheimen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 25m
NOK 1,230($120)
once daily553km (343 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
NOK 410($40)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Jotunheimen National Park

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park