How to travel from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Jostedalsbreen National ParkKongsberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,945($385)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,115($110)
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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,015 ($100) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,945 ($385).

The distance between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 3,945 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,015 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,115 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kongsberg and Jostedalsbreen National Park

Transport options from Kongsberg to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
NOK 3,945($385)
5 times a day542km (337 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
NOK 3,390($330)
4 times a day587km (365 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
NOK 1,115($110)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Train to Oslo S, Bus10h 25m
NOK 1,015($100)
once daily612km (380 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
NOK 860($84)
on demand507km (315 miles)

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Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park