How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta, Norway

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.

3 routes found

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 ØrstaJotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon, Øvre Årdal skysstasjon then Skei and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 930($90)
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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Lom then take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,150($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ørsta.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Ørsta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Jotunheimen National Park to Ørsta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 55m
NOK 930($90)
5 times a week450km (280 miles)
Taxi and Bus
4h 25m
NOK 2,150($210)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Drive
4hrs
NOK 595($58)
on demand268km (167 miles)

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Airports near Ørsta

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ørsta
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Ørsta
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Ørsta