How to travel from Lillehammer to Sognefjord, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Sognefjord is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SognefjordLillehammer if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Vik kai.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,560($150)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Aurland then take a ferry to Vik kai.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 870($85)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Røysane.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Sognefjord

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Sognefjord by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 870 ($85) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,560 ($150).

The distance between Lillehammer and Sognefjord is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Lillehammer and Sognefjord by bus and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Sognefjord is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 1,560 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Sognefjord, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 870 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lillehammer and Sognefjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Vik kai. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lillehammer and Sognefjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Vik kai. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Sognefjord. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sogndal (SOG) then take a ferry to Vik kai. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Sognefjord is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Sognefjord. Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Sognefjord. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Sognefjord is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 870 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Sognefjord

Transport options from Lillehammer to Sognefjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry
4h 15m
NOK 1,560($150)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Bus and Ferry
7h 10m
NOK 870($85)
once daily367km (228 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
NOK 625($61)
on demand364km (226 miles)

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Airports near Sognefjord

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Sognefjord
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Sognefjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Sognefjord