How to travel from Lødingen to Bodø, Norway
The distance between Lødingen and Bodø is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lødingen to Bodø by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bodø → Lødingen if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bodo (BOO).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time35min
- Typical costNOK 1,125($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to City Nord.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costNOK 295($29)
Nordland fylkeskommune
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lødingen and Bodø
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lødingen to Bodø by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 295 ($29) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,125 ($110).
The distance between Lødingen and Bodø is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Lødingen and Bodø by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lødingen to Bodø is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,125 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Lødingen and Bodø, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 295 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lødingen and Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bodo (BOO). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lødingen and Bodø. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lødingen and Bodø with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.
Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Lødingen and Bodø. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs 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 Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Bodo (BOO). instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bodø is Bodø Airport (BOO) (BOO) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Bodø. Røst Airport (RET) (RET) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Bodø. The distance is around 1,009km (627 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lødingen to Bodø is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around NOK 295 ($29).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lødingen and Bodø
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 55m | NOK 1,125($110) | once daily | 242km (150 miles) |
| Bus to Sortland bussterminal, Fly | 2h 10m | NOK 870($85) | 4 times a day | 232km (144 miles) |
| Bus to Svolvær lufthavn kryss, Fly | 2h 15m | NOK 695($68) | once daily | 212km (132 miles) |
| Bus to Lufthavnveien kryss, Fly | 3h 55m | NOK 780($76) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | NOK 295($29) | every 4 hours | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 14h 10m | NOK 1,720($170) | on demand | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lødingen and Bodø
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Airlines
Widerøe
Airports near Bodø
The following major airports near Bodø offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bodø Airport (BOO)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Bodø
Røst Airport (RET)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bodø
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 324km (201 miles) from Bodø