How to travel from Kristiansund to Tromsø, Norway

The distance between Kristiansund and Tromsø is around 990km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Tromsø by ferry, plane, 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 TromsøKristiansund 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 Tromso (TOS).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon then Narvik bussterminal and then to Tromsø Prostneset.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 965($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,125($500)
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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Harstad Byterminal then take a ferry to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,000($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tromsø.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,705km (1,059 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Tromsø

There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Tromsø by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 965 ($95) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,215 ($215).

The distance between Kristiansund and Tromsø is around 990km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 874km (543 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Kristiansund and Tromsø 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 Tromsø is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Tromsø, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 965 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kristiansund and Tromsø. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansund and Tromsø. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansund to Tromsø. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Fauske stasjon and Narvik bussterminal. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Kristiansund and Tromsø. Buses run once a week and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kristiansund and Tromsø. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs 6 times a week.

Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Kristiansund and Tromsø. Ferries run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 11h 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 Tromsø. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tromsø is Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø. Bardufoss Airport (BDU) (BDU) and Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) (SOJ) 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 Tromsø. The distance is around 1,705km (1,059 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 Tromsø is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Tromsø

Transport options from Kristiansund to Tromsø
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
5h 40m
NOK 2,215($215)
every 20 mins990km (615 miles)
Bus
23h 50m
NOK 965($95)
once a week1,373km (853 miles)
Ferry
2 days 11h
NOK 5,125($500)
twice daily1,206km (749 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar
20h 55m
NOK 2,000($195)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal, train and bus1 day 3h
NOK 1,220($120)
once daily1,771km (1,101 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
NOK 3,760($365)
on demand1,705km (1,059 miles)

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Airports near Tromsø

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

TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tromsø
BDU
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tromsø
SOJ
Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Tromsø