How to travel from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 400($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Helsehuset Sarpsborg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 685($67)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Sarpsborg.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance271km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 400 ($39) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 605 ($59).

The distance between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lillehammer and Sarpsborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 605 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 400 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Norwegian Railways run train services between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg. 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 Sarpsborg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Sarpsborg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m 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 Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Sarpsborg stasjon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Sarpsborg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg. 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 Sarpsborg. The distance is around 271km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 400 ($39).

How do I get from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg

Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Sarpsborg

Transport options from Lillehammer to Sarpsborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
NOK 400($39)
hourly268km (167 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
NOK 685($67)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
NOK 605($59)
on demand271km (169 miles)

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Airports near Sarpsborg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Sarpsborg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
216km (135 miles) from Sarpsborg