How to travel from Lødingen to Førde, Norway
The distance between Lødingen and Førde is around 1,257km (781 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lødingen to Førde 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 Førde → Lødingen if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,430($235)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S, Otta skysstasjon then Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,170($115)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Svolvær sentrum then take a ferry to Florø Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,340($520)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Dombås stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,195($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lødingen and Førde
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lødingen to Førde by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,170 ($115) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,430 ($235).
The distance between Lødingen and Førde is around 1,257km (781 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lødingen and Førde by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lødingen to Førde is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 2,430 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Lødingen and Førde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lødingen and Førde. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lødingen and Førde. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lødingen to Førde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S, Otta skysstasjon and Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.
Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord, Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Lødingen and Førde. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 35m 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 Førde. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Førde is Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Førde. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Førde. The distance is around 1,865km (1,159 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lødingen to Førde is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 2,430 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lødingen and Førde
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | NOK 2,430($235) | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 5h 40m | NOK 5,870($575) | once daily | 1,354km (842 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 6hrs | NOK 2,615($255) | once daily | 1,397km (868 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 7h 20m | NOK 2,225($215) | once daily | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Bus | 22h 35m | NOK 1,170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,396km (867 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 14h | NOK 5,340($520) | once daily | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Bus and Train | 21h 20m | NOK 2,195($215) | once daily | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 4,120($400) | on demand | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lødingen and Førde
Airlines
Flyr
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DAT Danish Air Transport
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Vy Buss
Train operators
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airports near Førde
The following major airports near Førde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Førde
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Førde
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Førde