The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer → Jotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Lillehammer skysstasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 555 ($54) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 285 ($28).
The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 285 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 555 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer. We recommend that you drive to Lillehammer. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fagernes skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Lillehammer skysstasjon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lillehammer is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jotunheimen National Park and Lillehammer. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lillehammer is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 555 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 45m | NOK 555($54) | once daily | 217km (135 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | NOK 285($28) | on demand | 164km (102 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lillehammer offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.