How to travel from Kirkenes to Røros, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Røros is around 1,650km (1,025 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Røros by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Røros → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Roros (RRS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 1,710($165)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Hammerfest bussterminal then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Røros.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,765($465)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Røros
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Røros by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 1,710 ($165) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Kirkenes and Røros is around 1,650km (1,025 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,139km (708 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Kirkenes and Røros by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Røros is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 1,710 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Røros, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,710 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Røros. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Roros (RRS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Røros. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Roros (RRS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkenes and Røros. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and arrive at Roros (RRS) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kirkenes to Røros. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkenes to Røros typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and and arrive into Roros (RRS).
The closest major airport to Røros is Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Røros. Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) and Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) 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 Røros. The distance is around 1,673km (1,040 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Røros is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around NOK 2,150 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Røros
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | NOK 1,710($165) | every 20 mins | 1,650km (1,025 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | NOK 2,150($210) | every 20 mins | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), train | 7h 10m | NOK 2,265($220) | every 20 mins | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | NOK 4,765($465) | 6 times a week | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 3 days 17h | NOK 7,940($775) | twice a week | 2,040km (1,268 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | NOK 2,850($280) | on demand | 1,673km (1,040 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Røros
Bus companies
Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund
VisitInari.fi
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
The Arctic Route
Tapanis Buss
Airlines
Widerøe
Air Leap
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Finnair
Train operators
Ferry operators
Airports near Røros
The following major airports near Røros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Roros Airport (RRS)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Røros
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Røros
Orland Airport (OLA)
- Distance
- 163km (101 miles) from Røros