How to travel from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 2,094km (1,301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 3h.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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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 Moa trafikkterminal and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,280($615)
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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,094km (1,301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around NOK 6,280 ($615) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 3h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,555 ($345).

The distance between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 2,094km (1,301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,347km (837 miles)

It takes around 2 days 19h to get from Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to drive which takes around 1 day 3h and will set you back approx NOK 3,555 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 6,280 ($615) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you 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 Moa trafikkterminal and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon. instead which will take 2 days 19h.

The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 2,094km (1,301 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 19h and will usually cost around NOK 6,280 ($615).

How do I get from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Jostedalsbreen National Park

Transport options from Kirkenes to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Ferry and Train
2 days 19h
NOK 6,280($615)
6 times a week2,243km (1,394 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
NOK 3,555($345)
on demand2,094km (1,301 miles)

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Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park