How to travel from Kirkenes to Mosjøen, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Mosjøen is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Mosjøen 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 Mosjøen → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Mosjoen (MJF).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costNOK 3,175($310)
Widerøe
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hammerfest bussterminal then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi then Fauske stasjon and then to Mosjøen stasjon.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 3,085($300)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Mosjøen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Mosjøen by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,450 ($240) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,175 ($310).
The distance between Kirkenes and Mosjøen is around 942km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 826km (513 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kirkenes and Mosjøen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Mosjøen is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 3,175 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Mosjøen, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,450 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Mosjøen. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Mosjoen (MJF). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Mosjøen. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Mosjoen (MJF). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkenes and Mosjøen. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and arrive at Mosjoen (MJF) - via Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkenes to Mosjøen. There is however a flight that goes via Tromso (TOS) and Trondheim (TRD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkenes to Mosjøen typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and and arrive into Mosjoen (MJF).
The closest major airport to Mosjøen is Kjaerstad Airport (MJF) (MJF) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Mosjøen. Stokka Airport (SSJ) (SSJ) and Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) 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 Mosjøen. The distance is around 1,295km (805 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 Mosjøen is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 3,175 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Mosjøen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | NOK 3,175($310) | 6 times a week | 1,501km (933 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | NOK 2,580($250) | twice daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
| Fly to Mo I Rana (MQN), Train | 4h 60m | NOK 2,450($240) | 5 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8hrs | NOK 2,715($265) | twice daily | 2,434km (1,513 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 13h | NOK 3,085($300) | 5 times a week | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Drive | 17h 30m | NOK 2,205($215) | on demand | 1,295km (805 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Mosjøen
Bus companies
Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund
VisitInari.fi
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
The Arctic Route
Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Sj Nord
Vy Norrtåg
Ferry operators
Airports near Mosjøen
The following major airports near Mosjøen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kjaerstad Airport (MJF)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Mosjøen
Stokka Airport (SSJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Mosjøen
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 286km (178 miles) from Mosjøen