How to travel from Kirkenes to Finse, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Finse is around 1,718km (1,068 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Finse by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Finse → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costNOK 3,400($330)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then take the bus to Bromsgård then take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Oslo S and then to Finse stasjon.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 4,550($445)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Finse
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Finse by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,490 ($245) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,400 ($330).
The distance between Kirkenes and Finse is around 1,718km (1,068 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,446km (899 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Kirkenes and Finse by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 3,400 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Finse is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,490 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Finse. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkenes to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Finse is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Finse. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kirkenes to Finse. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Finse is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 3,400 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Finse
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | NOK 3,400($330) | twice daily | 1,855km (1,152 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), train | 7h 10m | NOK 2,490($245) | twice daily | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 19h | NOK 4,550($445) | once daily | 3,186km (1,980 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 2 days 20h | NOK 6,355($620) | 6 times a week | 2,548km (1,583 miles) |
| Bus to Hammerfest bussterminal, ferry and train | 2 days 22h | NOK 4,590($450) | 4 times a week | 2,735km (1,699 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Finse
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Vy Buss
Airports near Finse
The following major airports near Finse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Finse
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Finse
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Finse