How to travel from Larvik to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Larvik and Kirkenes is around 1,566km (973 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Larvik to Kirkenes by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Larvik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costNOK 4,570($445)
Widerøe
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,405($430)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Oslo S then Stockholm Centralstation and then to Narvik station then take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 3,165($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Larvik and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Larvik to Kirkenes by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,170 ($210) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Larvik and Kirkenes is around 1,566km (973 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,509km (938 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Larvik and Kirkenes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Larvik to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 2,170 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Larvik and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,170 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Larvik and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Larvik and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Larvik and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Larvik to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Bergen (BGO) and Tromso (TOS). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Larvik to Kirkenes typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Larvik and Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,037km (1,266 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Larvik to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,170 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Larvik and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5hrs | NOK 4,570($445) | 4 times a day | 1,990km (1,237 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | NOK 2,170($210) | 4 times a day | 1,566km (973 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | NOK 3,780($370) | 4 times a day | 1,879km (1,168 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 21h | NOK 4,405($430) | 4 times a week | 2,603km (1,618 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | NOK 3,165($310) | 6 times a week | 3,031km (1,884 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 18h | NOK 6,150($600) | 6 times a week | 2,393km (1,487 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,465($340) | on demand | 2,037km (1,266 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Larvik and Kirkenes
Train operators
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Vaernes Ekspressen
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Ferry operators
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes