The distance between Kirkenes and Røst is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Røst by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Røst → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Rost (RET).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then Bodø kystrutekai and then to Røst ferjekai.
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There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Røst by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 3,945 ($385) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 7,235 ($705).
The distance between Kirkenes and Røst is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)
It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Kirkenes and Røst by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Røst is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 7,235 ($705).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Røst is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 3,945 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Røst. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Røst. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kirkenes and Røst. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs 6 times a week.
Hurtigruten and Torghatten Nord run the ferry services between Kirkenes and Røst. Ferries run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kirkenes and Røst. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and arrive at Rost (RET) - via Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkenes to Røst. There is however a flight that goes via Tromso (TOS) and Bodo (BOO). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkenes to Røst typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and and arrive into Rost (RET).
The closest major airport to Røst is Røst Airport (RET) (RET) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Røst. Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kirkenes to Røst. We recommend that you take the bus to Hammerfest bussterminal then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Leknes and then to Moskenes kai then take a ferry to Røst ferjekai. instead which will take 1 day 13h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Røst is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around NOK 3,945 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 15m | NOK 7,235($705) | twice daily | 864km (537 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 16h | NOK 6,260($610) | 6 times a week | 1,315km (817 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 13h | NOK 3,945($385) | once a week | 1,286km (799 miles) |
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Norwegian Air Shuttle
Torghatten Nord
Snelandia
The following major airports near Røst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.