How to travel from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø, Norway
The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø is around 1,424km (885 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø by car, ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tromsø → Jotunheimen National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Car, Ferry and Plane
Drive to Fodnes ferjekai then take a ferry to Mannheller ferjekai then fly from Sogndal (SOG) to Tromso (TOS).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNOK 3,220($315)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal, Stockholm then Narvik and then to Tromsø Prostneset.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,075($105)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Jektevik terminal then take a ferry to Tromsø Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration3 days 23h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 8,495($830)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sandvika bussterminal then take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Narvik station then take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,435($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø by car, ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,075 ($105) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive, then take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,220 ($315).
The distance between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø is around 1,424km (885 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,016km (632 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø by car, ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø is to drive, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 3,220 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,075 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø. We recommend that you drive to Fodnes ferjekai then take a ferry to Mannheller ferjekai then fly from Sogndal (SOG) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal, Stockholm and Narvik. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
Nor-Way Bussekspress, FlixBus, The Arctic Route and Troms Fylkestrafikk run regular bus services between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h 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 Tromsø. We recommend that you drive to Fodnes ferjekai then take a ferry to Mannheller ferjekai then fly from Sogndal (SOG) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Tromsø is Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø. Bardufoss Airport (BDU) (BDU) and Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) (SOJ) 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 Tromsø. The distance is around 1,726km (1,072 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jotunheimen National Park to Tromsø is to drive, then take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 3,220 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Car, Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 50m | NOK 3,220($315) | every 30 mins | 1,556km (967 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 5m | NOK 1,650($160) | once daily | 1,424km (885 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | NOK 1,075($105) | once daily | 2,514km (1,562 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 23h | NOK 8,495($830) | 6 times a week | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | NOK 1,435($140) | once daily | 2,405km (1,494 miles) |
Drive | 23h 30m | NOK 2,930($285) | on demand | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jotunheimen National Park and Tromsø
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Tågkompaniet
Ferry operators
Norled
Fjord1
Bus companies
Kringom
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Nettbuss AS
The Arctic Route
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Airports near Tromsø
The following major airports near Tromsø offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Tromsø
Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Tromsø