How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund 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 KristiansundJostedalsbreen National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Ørsta rutebilstasjon

Take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon then Moa trafikkterminal and then to Kongens plass.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 715($70)
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Drive

Drive to Kristiansund.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 440 ($43) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 715 ($70).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (92 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund is to take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 715 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 440 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon then Moa trafikkterminal and then to Kongens plass. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Olden skule, Stryn rutebilstasjon and Moa trafikkterminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SKYSS, Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m 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 Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal and then to Kongens plass. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kristiansund is Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund. Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Kristiansund. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 440 ($43).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Kristiansund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Ørsta rutebilstasjon + 1 similar
6h 25m
NOK 715($70)
once daily302km (188 miles)
Bus7h 20m
NOK 440($43)
once daily319km (198 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
NOK 1,085($105)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Kristiansund

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

KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund
MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Kristiansund
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kristiansund