How to travel from Lillehammer to Kongsberg, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Kongsberg is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Kongsberg by 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 KongsbergLillehammer if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Drammen stasjon

Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Kongsberg stasjon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 380($37)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo Tollbugata and then to Kongsberg knutepunkt.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 255($25)
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Drive

Drive to Kongsberg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Kongsberg

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Kongsberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 255 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 370 ($36).

The distance between Lillehammer and Kongsberg is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lillehammer and Kongsberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Kongsberg is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 370 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Kongsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 255 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lysaker stasjon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Lillehammer and Kongsberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Kongsberg. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lillehammer to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo Tollbugata and Oslo bussterminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Sj Nord and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Kongsberg. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m 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 Kongsberg. We recommend that you take the train to Lysaker stasjon and then to Kongsberg stasjon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kongsberg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Kongsberg. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Kongsberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 380 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Kongsberg

Transport options from Lillehammer to Kongsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Drammen stasjon + 1 similar
3h 30m
NOK 380($37)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Train3h 30m
NOK 380($37)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
NOK 255($25)
every 4 hours278km (173 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
NOK 370($36)
on demand212km (132 miles)

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Airports near Kongsberg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Kongsberg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Kongsberg