How to travel from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim, Norway

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim is around 442km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrondheimJostedalsbreen 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 Dronningens gate.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 985($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Ålesund rådhus then take a ferry to Trondheim Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,010($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Trondheim.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance442km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim

There are several options for getting from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 955 ($95) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 760 ($74).

The distance between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim is around 442km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim is to drive which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 760 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 955 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim. We recommend that you drive to Trondheim. instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stryn rutebilstasjon and Moa trafikkterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Kringom, Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal and Nettbuss AS run regular bus services between Jostedalsbreen National Park and Trondheim. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m 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 Trondheim. We recommend that you take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal and then to Dronningens gate. instead which will take 10h 15m.

The closest major airport to Trondheim is Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Trondheim. Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) and Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) 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 Trondheim. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 955 ($95).

How do I get from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim

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Transport options from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Trondheim
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Ørsta rutebilstasjon + 1 similar
9h 30m
NOK 985($95)
once daily450km (280 miles)
Bus10h 15m
NOK 955($95)
once daily467km (290 miles)
Bus and Ferry
19h 35m
NOK 2,010($195)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
NOK 760($74)
on demand442km (274 miles)

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Airports near Trondheim

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

TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Trondheim
OLA
Orland Airport (OLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Trondheim
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Trondheim