How to travel from Lødingen to Åndalsnes, Norway
The distance between Lødingen and Åndalsnes is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lødingen to Åndalsnes by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Åndalsnes → Lødingen if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,940($285)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S then Molde ferjekai and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 730($71)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Svolvær sentrum then take a ferry to Molde Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 4,580($445)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then Dombås stasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,825($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lødingen and Åndalsnes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lødingen to Åndalsnes by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 730 ($71) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,940 ($285).
The distance between Lødingen and Åndalsnes is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)
It takes around 16h 50m to get from Lødingen and Åndalsnes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lødingen to Åndalsnes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 2,940 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Lødingen and Åndalsnes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 730 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lødingen and Åndalsnes. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lødingen and Åndalsnes. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lødingen to Åndalsnes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S and Molde ferjekai. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.
Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Lødingen and Åndalsnes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lødingen to Åndalsnes. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Åndalsnes is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes. Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) 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 Lødingen and Åndalsnes. The distance is around 1,649km (1,025 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lødingen to Åndalsnes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 1,825 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lødingen and Åndalsnes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 35m | NOK 2,940($285) | once daily | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 6h 20m | NOK 2,745($270) | once daily | 1,545km (960 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 6h 60m | NOK 5,340($520) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 7h 10m | NOK 2,920($285) | once daily | 1,536km (954 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 15m | NOK 2,890($280) | once daily | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus | 19h 15m | NOK 730($71) | 4 times a week | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 3h | NOK 4,580($445) | once daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 50m | NOK 1,825($180) | once daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Drive | 22h 40m | NOK 2,810($275) | on demand | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lødingen and Åndalsnes
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Train operators
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airports near Åndalsnes
The following major airports near Åndalsnes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Åndalsnes
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Åndalsnes