How to travel from Kongsberg to Hamar, Norway

The distance between Kongsberg and Hamar is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kongsberg to Hamar by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HamarKongsberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lysaker stasjon and then to Hamar stasjon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 320($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 265($26)
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Drive

Drive to Hamar.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kongsberg and Hamar

There are several options for getting from Kongsberg to Hamar by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 265 ($26) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 320 ($31).

The distance between Kongsberg and Hamar is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Kongsberg and Hamar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kongsberg to Hamar is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 320 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Kongsberg and Hamar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 265 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kongsberg and Hamar. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kongsberg to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lysaker stasjon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Kongsberg and Hamar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kongsberg and Hamar. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kongsberg to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Oslo S Trelastgata. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Vy Buss and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Kongsberg and Hamar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kongsberg to Hamar. We recommend that you take the train to Lysaker stasjon and then to Hamar stasjon. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hamar is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Hamar. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) 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 Kongsberg and Hamar. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kongsberg to Hamar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 320 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kongsberg and Hamar

Transport options from Kongsberg to Hamar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
NOK 320($31)
hourly199km (124 miles)
Bus
3hrs
NOK 265($26)
4 times a day210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
NOK 360($35)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Hamar

The following major airports near Hamar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hamar
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Hamar
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Hamar