How to travel from Kongsberg to Ørsta, Norway

The distance between Kongsberg and Ørsta is around 479km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kongsberg to Ørsta by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ØrstaKongsberg 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 Orsta/Volda (HOV).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,080($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Kjøs bru and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,290($125)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Train to Lysaker stasjon, bus

Take the train to Lysaker stasjon and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,035($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Ørsta.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance534km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kongsberg and Ørsta

There are several options for getting from Kongsberg to Ørsta by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,035 ($100) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,080 ($205).

The distance between Kongsberg and Ørsta is around 479km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Kongsberg and Ørsta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kongsberg to Ørsta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,080 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Kongsberg and Ørsta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,035 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kongsberg and Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kongsberg and Ørsta. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kongsberg to Ørsta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Kjøs bru. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Vy Buss and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Kongsberg and Ørsta. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m 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 Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Ørsta is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) 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 Ørsta. The distance is around 534km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kongsberg to Ørsta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,290 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kongsberg and Ørsta

Transport options from Kongsberg to Ørsta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
NOK 2,080($205)
every 4 hours479km (297 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
NOK 1,610($155)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and bus5h 10m
NOK 2,420($235)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
NOK 1,290($125)
twice daily645km (401 miles)
Train to Lysaker stasjon, bus + 2 similar
9h 40m
NOK 1,035($100)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Train to Oslo S, Bus10h 5m
NOK 1,055($105)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Train and Bus10h 10m
NOK 1,115($110)
5 times a week644km (400 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
NOK 1,180($115)
on demand534km (332 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Ørsta

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ørsta
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Ørsta
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Ørsta