The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes is around 1,830km (1,137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kirkenes by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Jostedalsbreen National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Furene then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kirkenes (KKN).
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Take the bus to Stranda kai then Magerholm ferjekai and then to Trondheim S then take the train to Bodø then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
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There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kirkenes by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,850 ($280) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,135 ($305).
The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes is around 1,830km (1,137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,347km (837 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kirkenes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 3,135 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,850 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Furene then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Furene then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 5h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon and then to Ålesund rådhus then fly from Alesund (AES) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,094km (1,301 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kirkenes is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 2,880 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Furene, Fly + 2 similar | 5h 40m | NOK 3,135($305) | once daily | 1,835km (1,140 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 55m | NOK 2,880($280) | once daily | 1,947km (1,210 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 25m | NOK 2,850($280) | 6 times a week | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 19h | NOK 7,140($695) | 6 times a week | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | NOK 3,555($345) | on demand | 2,094km (1,301 miles) |
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Norwegian Air Shuttle
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Nettbuss AS
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
SJ Norge AS
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.