How to travel from Kirkenes to Trondheim, Norway
The distance between Kirkenes and Trondheim is around 1,612km (1,001 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kirkenes to Trondheim by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trondheim → Kirkenes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Trondheim (TRD).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 2,675($260)
+ 2 othersFerry
Take a ferry to Trondheim Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 8,710($850)
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.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,630($450)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkenes and Trondheim
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkenes to Trondheim by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 2,675 ($260) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Kirkenes and Trondheim is around 1,612km (1,001 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,107km (688 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kirkenes and Trondheim by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kirkenes to Trondheim is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 2,675 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkenes and Trondheim, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,675 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkenes and Trondheim. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Trondheim (TRD). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkenes and Trondheim. We recommend that you fly from Kirkenes (KKN) to Trondheim (TRD). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kirkenes and Trondheim. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 18h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Kirkenes and Trondheim. Ferries run once daily and take around 3 days 18h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkenes and Trondheim. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and arrive at Trondheim (TRD) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkenes to Trondheim. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkenes to Trondheim typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Kirkenes (KKN) and and arrive into Trondheim (TRD).
The closest major airport to Trondheim is Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Trondheim. Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) and Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) 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 Trondheim. The distance is around 1,612km (1,001 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkenes to Trondheim is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 2,675 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkenes and Trondheim
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 25m | NOK 2,675($260) | every 20 mins | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
Ferry | 3 days 18h | NOK 8,710($850) | once daily | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 18h | NOK 4,630($450) | 6 times a week | 1,694km (1,053 miles) |
Drive | 21h 15m | NOK 2,735($265) | on demand | 1,612km (1,001 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkenes and Trondheim
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Nordland fylkeskommune
Ferry operators
Airports near Trondheim
The following major airports near Trondheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Trondheim
Orland Airport (OLA)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Trondheim
Roros Airport (RRS)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Trondheim