How to travel from Kristiansund to Alta, Norway
The distance between Kristiansund and Alta is around 1,162km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Alta by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alta → Kristiansund if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Alta (ALF).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costNOK 6,505($635)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 1,845($180)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai then take the bus to Alta.
- Duration2 days 18h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 6,085($595)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Øksfjord Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Alta Helsesenter.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,640($455)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Alta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Alta by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,845 ($180) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 6,505 ($635).
The distance between Kristiansund and Alta is around 1,162km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,017km (632 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Kristiansund and Alta by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kristiansund to Alta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 6,505 ($635).
The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,845 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kristiansund and Alta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansund and Alta. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansund to Alta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon, Narvik bussterminal and Nordkjosbotn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Kristiansund and Alta. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansund to Alta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Alta is Alta Airport (ALF) (ALF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Alta. Banak Airport (LKL) (LKL) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Kristiansund and Alta. The distance is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansund to Alta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 6,505 ($635).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Alta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 6h 35m | NOK 6,505($635) | every 20 mins | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | NOK 1,845($180) | once a week | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 18h | NOK 6,085($595) | 6 times a week | 1,593km (990 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 2 days 2h | NOK 4,640($455) | 6 times a week | 1,493km (928 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 23h 15m | NOK 3,770($370) | on demand | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Car and Bus | 1 day 5h | NOK 1,990($195) | 5 times a week | 2,046km (1,271 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kristiansund and Alta
Airlines
Flyr
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Train operators
Vy Norrtåg
Vy Nattåg
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Troms Fylkestrafikk
The Arctic Route
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Ferry operators
AtB
Airports near Alta
The following major airports near Alta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Alta Airport (ALF)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Alta
Banak Airport (LKL)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Alta
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Alta