How to travel from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen, Norway

The distance between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen by ferry, 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 SandnessjøenKristiansund if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,420($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S then Mosjøen stasjon and then to Sandnessjøen bussterminal.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 460($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Sandnessjøen Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,460($240)
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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Mosjøen stasjon then take the bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,435($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sandnessjøen.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen

There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 460 ($45) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,420 ($235).

The distance between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen by ferry, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,420 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 460 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S and Mosjøen stasjon. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.

Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Sandnessjøen is Stokka Airport (SSJ) (SSJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Sandnessjøen. Kjaerstad Airport (MJF) (MJF) and Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) 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 Sandnessjøen. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 1,435 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Sandnessjøen

Transport options from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
NOK 2,420($235)
every 20 mins506km (314 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 60m
NOK 2,745($270)
every 3 hours738km (458 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus6h 35m
NOK 1,740($170)
6 times a week560km (348 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
NOK 460($45)
6 times a week678km (421 miles)
Ferry
1 day 1h
NOK 2,460($240)
twice daily555km (345 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
9h 55m
NOK 1,435($140)
twice daily580km (360 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
NOK 1,630($160)
on demand735km (457 miles)

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Airports near Sandnessjøen

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

SSJ
Stokka Airport (SSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Sandnessjøen
MJF
Kjaerstad Airport (MJF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Sandnessjøen
TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Sandnessjøen