How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen, Norway

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen is around 1,017km (632 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen by bus, train, plane, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lom and then to Sogndal skysstasjon then fly from Sogndal (SOG) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,170($210)
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Take the bus to Byre, Otta skysstasjon, Trondheim S then Fauske stasjon and then to Lødingen buss taxi.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 910($89)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Lom then Volda rutebilstasjon and then to Ålesund rådhus then take a ferry to Svolvær Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,410($530)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Byre and then to Otta skysstasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,785($175)
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Drive

Drive to Lødingen.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Distance1,657km (1,030 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen

There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen by bus, train, plane, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 910 ($89) and will take around 19h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,955 ($190).

The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen is around 1,017km (632 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 1,955 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 910 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss. instead which will take 7h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen. It typically takes around 19h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byre, Otta skysstasjon, Trondheim S and Fauske stasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 60m.

Innlandstrafikk, Vy Buss, Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Lødingen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 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 Lødingen. We recommend that you take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Kåringen kryss. instead which will take 7h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lødingen is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) (EVE) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Lødingen. Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN) (SKN) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Lødingen. The distance is around 1,657km (1,030 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 1,955 ($190).

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Transport options from Jotunheimen National Park to Lødingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
8h 10m
NOK 2,170($210)
once daily1,507km (937 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 30m
NOK 1,955($190)
once daily1,330km (827 miles)
Bus
19h 60m
NOK 910($89)
4 times a week1,212km (753 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 14h
NOK 5,410($530)
5 times a week1,487km (924 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
18h 15m
NOK 1,785($175)
once daily1,053km (654 miles)
Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry17hrs
NOK 3,380($330)
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Drive
22h 50m
NOK 2,820($275)
on demand1,657km (1,030 miles)

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Airports near Lødingen

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

EVE
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Lødingen
SKN
Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Lødingen
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Lødingen