How to travel from Lillehammer to Larvik, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Larvik is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Larvik 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 LarvikLillehammer if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Asker stasjon and then to Larvik stasjon.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 450($44)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo Tollbugata and then to Farriseidet.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 360($35)
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Drive

Drive to Larvik.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance318km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Larvik

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Larvik by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 360 ($35) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 545 ($53).

The distance between Lillehammer and Larvik is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Lillehammer and Larvik by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Larvik is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 545 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Larvik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 360 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Larvik. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Larvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asker stasjon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Norwegian Railways and Sj Nord run train services between Lillehammer and Larvik. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Larvik. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lillehammer to Larvik. 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 40m.

Sj Nord and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Larvik. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m 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 Larvik. We recommend that you take the train to Asker stasjon and then to Larvik stasjon. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Larvik is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Larvik. 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 Larvik. The distance is around 318km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Larvik is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around NOK 450 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Larvik

Transport options from Lillehammer to Larvik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
NOK 450($44)
hourly303km (189 miles)
Train via Oslo lufthavn4h 10m
NOK 450($44)
hourly303km (188 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
NOK 360($35)
every 4 hours333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
NOK 545($53)
on demand318km (198 miles)

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Airports near Larvik

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Larvik
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Larvik
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Larvik