How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad, Norway

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orland (OLA).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,195($215)
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Taxi, Train and Ferry

Take a taxi to Vinstra stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,560($250)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Brekstad.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad

There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,365 ($135) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,560 ($250).

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad by taxi, train and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,560 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,365 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vinstra stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vinstra stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad. We recommend that you take the bus to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orland (OLA). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Brekstad is Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brekstad. Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) and Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) 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 Jotunheimen National Park and Brekstad. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,560 ($250).

How do I get from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad

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Transport options from Jotunheimen National Park to Brekstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 55m
NOK 2,195($215)
twice a week656km (408 miles)
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 40m
NOK 2,560($250)
every 20 mins382km (237 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry9h 15m
NOK 1,365($135)
once daily589km (366 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
NOK 1,180($115)
on demand533km (331 miles)

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Airports near Brekstad

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

OLA
Orland Airport (OLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brekstad
TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Brekstad
KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Brekstad