The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ørsta → Jotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon, Øvre Årdal skysstasjon then Skei and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
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Take a taxi to Lom then take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 930 ($90) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 595 ($58).
The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 595 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 930 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta. We recommend that you drive to Ørsta. instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fagernes skysstasjon, Øvre Årdal skysstasjon and Skei. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Nor-Way Bussekspress, SKYSS and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon, Øvre Årdal skysstasjon then Skei and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon. instead which will take 8h 55m.
The closest major airport to Ørsta is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) 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 Ørsta. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 930 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8h 55m | NOK 930($90) | 5 times a week | 450km (280 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 4h 25m | NOK 2,150($210) | once daily | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | NOK 595($58) | on demand | 268km (167 miles) |
Nor-Way Bussekspress
SKYSS
Vy Buss
Widerøe
The following major airports near Ørsta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.