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.
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 Kristiansund → Jostedalsbreen National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon then Moa trafikkterminal and then to Kongens plass.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Ørsta rutebilstasjon + 1 similar | 6h 25m | NOK 715($70) | once daily | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | NOK 440($43) | once daily | 319km (198 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | NOK 1,085($105) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Vy Buss
The following major airports near Kristiansund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.