How to travel from Lillehammer to Finse, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Finse is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Finse by bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gol stasjon then take the train to Finse stasjon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 525($51)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Finse stasjon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 655($64)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Finse

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Finse by bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 525 ($51) and will take around 4h 40m.

The distance between Lillehammer and Finse is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lillehammer and Finse by bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Finse is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 525 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Finse is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 525 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Finse. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Finse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Lillehammer and Finse. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lillehammer and Finse. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gol stasjon then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Finse. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gol stasjon then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Finse is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Finse. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lillehammer to Finse. We recommend that you take the bus to Fagernes skysstasjon and then to Gol stasjon then take the train to Finse stasjon. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Finse is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 525 ($51).

How do I get from Lillehammer to Finse

Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Finse

Transport options from Lillehammer to Finse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train
4h 40m
NOK 525($51)
once daily281km (175 miles)
Train
6h 25m
NOK 655($64)
5 times a day456km (283 miles)

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Airports near Finse

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Finse
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Finse
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Finse