How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad, Norway

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad by 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 FredrikstadJotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to N.T.P..

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 730($71)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Fredrikstad stasjon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 605($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fredrikstad.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad

There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 595 ($58).

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 595 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad. We recommend that you drive to Fredrikstad. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Fredrikstad. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 60m 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 Fredrikstad. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Fredrikstad stasjon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Fredrikstad is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Fredrikstad. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Fredrikstad. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 605 ($59).

How do I get from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad

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Transport options from Jotunheimen National Park to Fredrikstad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 60m
NOK 730($71)
once daily349km (217 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 45m
NOK 605($59)
once daily343km (213 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
NOK 595($58)
on demand349km (217 miles)

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Airports near Fredrikstad

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Fredrikstad
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Fredrikstad
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Fredrikstad