How to travel from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes is around 1,749km (1,087 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Åndalsnes → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 3,240($315)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Hammerfest bussterminal then take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then take the train to Trondheim S then take the bus to Molde ferjekai and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 6,240($610)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,390 ($235) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,240 ($315).
The distance between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes is around 1,749km (1,087 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,270km (789 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Kirkenes and Åndalsnes by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 3,240 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,390 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Åndalsnes is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes. Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Kirkenes and Åndalsnes. The distance is around 1,953km (1,214 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 3,240 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Åndalsnes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 25m | NOK 3,240($315) | every 20 mins | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
| Fly to Alesund (AES), Bus | 6h 10m | NOK 3,165($310) | every 20 mins | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
| Fly to Kristiansund (KSU), bus | 6h 60m | NOK 2,890($280) | every 20 mins | 1,895km (1,177 miles) |
| Fly to Orsta/Volda (HOV), bus | 7hrs | NOK 3,830($375) | every 20 mins | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8hrs | NOK 2,390($235) | 5 times a week | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 14h | NOK 6,240($610) | 6 times a week | 2,058km (1,279 miles) |
| Bus to Hammerfest bussterminal, ferry and train | 2 days 19h | NOK 7,120($695) | 5 times a week | 2,443km (1,518 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,320($325) | on demand | 1,953km (1,214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Åndalsnes
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Ferry operators
Airports near Åndalsnes
The following major airports near Åndalsnes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Åndalsnes
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Åndalsnes