How to travel from Kirkenes to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park is around 1,685km (1,047 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Jotunheimen National Park by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Ferry and Car
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 3,230($315)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Murmansk then take the train to Minsk Pas then take the bus to Hamburg ZOB, Gothenburg then Oslo Bussterminal and then to Gjendesheim.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 4,265($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Jotunheimen National Park by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 2,580 ($250) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,230 ($315).
The distance between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park is around 1,685km (1,047 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,328km (825 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park by plane, ferry and car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 3,230 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 2,580 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkenes to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Fodnes ferjekai then drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 1,952km (1,213 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 Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 3,230 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 6h 35m | NOK 3,230($315) | twice daily | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 30m | NOK 2,580($250) | once daily | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 18h | NOK 4,265($415) | once a week | 5,109km (3,174 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 20h | NOK 4,815($470) | once daily | 3,142km (1,952 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,320($325) | on demand | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Car | 2 days 18h | NOK 6,385($625) | 6 times a week | 2,356km (1,464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Jotunheimen National Park
Bus companies
Nettbuss AS
Kringom
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Pasvikturist AS
Ferry operators
Norled
Fjord1
Train operators
Flytoget
SJ Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Airports near Jotunheimen National Park
The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park