How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Byrkjelo then fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,820($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Olavsgaard.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 920($90)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Otta skysstasjon then take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 985($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lillestrøm.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 920 ($90) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,820 ($375).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 3,820 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 920 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm. We recommend that you take a taxi to Byrkjelo then fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon and Olavsgaard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Lillestrøm. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m 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 Lillestrøm. We recommend that you take a taxi to Byrkjelo then fly from Sandane (SDN) to Oslo (OSL). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Lillestrøm is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Lillestrøm. 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 Lillestrøm. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 3,820 ($375).

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lillestrøm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
2h 60m
NOK 3,820($375)
5 times a day445km (276 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
NOK 3,270($320)
4 times a day490km (305 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
NOK 920($90)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 50m
NOK 985($95)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
NOK 840($82)
on demand495km (308 miles)

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Airports near Lillestrøm

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Lillestrøm
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Lillestrøm
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Lillestrøm