How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde, Norway

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde 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 FørdeJotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon then Lærdal rådhus and then to Førde rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 665($65)
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Drive

Drive to Førde.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde

There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 585 ($57) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 705 ($69).

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Førde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 705 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 585 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde. We recommend that you drive to Førde. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Førde. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fagernes skysstasjon and Lærdal rådhus. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress, Innlandstrafikk, Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Førde. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon then Lærdal rådhus and then to Førde rutebilstasjon. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Førde is Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Førde. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Førde. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 665 ($65).

How do I get from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde

Compare travel optionsbetween Jotunheimen National Park and Førde

Transport options from Jotunheimen National Park to Førde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
6h 25m
NOK 665($65)
6 times a week348km (216 miles)
Bus via Fagernes skysstasjon6h 30m
NOK 665($65)
6 times a week348km (216 miles)
Bus via Fagernes skysstasjon6h 50m
NOK 585($57)
5 times a week355km (220 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
NOK 705($69)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Førde

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

FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Førde
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Førde
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Førde