How to travel from Lødingen to Bergen, Norway

The distance between Lødingen and Bergen is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lødingen to Bergen by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bergen (BGO).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,300($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S then Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Bergen busstasjon.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,580($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Svolvær sentrum then take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,300($615)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then Oslo S and then to Bergen stasjon.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,655($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bergen.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,973km (1,226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lødingen and Bergen

There are several options for getting from Lødingen to Bergen by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NOK 1,300 ($125) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Lødingen and Bergen is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,025km (637 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lødingen and Bergen by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lødingen to Bergen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 1,300 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Lødingen and Bergen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,300 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lødingen and Bergen. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lødingen and Bergen. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lødingen to Bergen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S and Lillehammer skysstasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord, Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Lødingen and Bergen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h 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 Bergen. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bergen is Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Bergen. Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) and Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) 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 Bergen. The distance is around 1,973km (1,226 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lødingen to Bergen is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,300 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lødingen and Bergen

Transport options from Lødingen to Bergen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
NOK 1,300($125)
once daily1,147km (713 miles)
Bus to Svolvær lufthavn kryss, Fly4h 25m
NOK 2,355($230)
once daily1,117km (694 miles)
Bus to Sortland bussterminal, Fly4h 40m
NOK 2,275($220)
4 times a day1,137km (706 miles)
Bus to Lufthavnveien kryss, Fly6h 35m
NOK 2,335($230)
once daily1,150km (715 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
NOK 1,580($155)
4 times a week1,683km (1,046 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 19h
NOK 6,300($615)
once daily1,463km (909 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 2h
NOK 2,655($260)
once daily1,633km (1,015 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
NOK 3,350($325)
on demand1,973km (1,226 miles)

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Airports near Bergen

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

BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Bergen
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Bergen
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bergen