How to travel from Lillehammer to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Flåm is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Flåm by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 510($50)
Operated by

Nor-Way Bussekspress

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 705($69)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Flåm by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 510 ($50) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 470 ($46).

The distance between Lillehammer and Flåm is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Lillehammer and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Flåm is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 470 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 510 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Flåm. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Myrdal stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Lillehammer and Flåm. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lillehammer and Flåm. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lillehammer and Flåm with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 45m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Flåm. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Flåm. We recommend that you take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Lillehammer and Flåm. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 510 ($50).

How do I get from Lillehammer to Flåm

Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Flåm

Transport options from Lillehammer to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 45m
NOK 510($50)
once daily315km (196 miles)
Train
7h 50m
NOK 705($69)
5 times a day492km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
NOK 470($46)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm