How to travel from Kirkenes to Bodø, Norway

There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Bodø by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around NOK 5,635 ($550) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,185 ($215).

The distance between Kirkenes and Bodø is around 1,183km (735 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)

It takes around 24h 30m to get from Kirkenes and Bodø by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Bodø is to drive which takes around 17h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 2,185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Bodø, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 5,635 ($550) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Bodø. We recommend that you drive to Bodø. instead which will take 17h 30m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kirkenes and Bodø. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kirkenes to Bodø. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Nordkjosbotn, Narvik bussterminal and Storjord. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.

Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund, VisitInari.fi, Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, The Arctic Route, Troms Fylkestrafikk and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Kirkenes and Bodø. Buses run on demand and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kirkenes and Bodø. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs once daily.

Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Kirkenes and Bodø. Ferries run once daily and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkenes to Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Nordkjosbotn, Narvik bussterminal then Storjord and then to City Nord. instead which will take 24h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bodø is Bodø Airport (BOO) (BOO) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Bodø. Røst Airport (RET) (RET) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Kirkenes and Bodø. The distance is around 1,284km (798 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Bodø is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 5,985 ($585).