How to travel from Lødingen to Lillehammer, Norway

The distance between Lødingen and Lillehammer is around 1,043km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lødingen to Lillehammer 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 LillehammerLødingen if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,630($160)
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Bus

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

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 910($89)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,835($180)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lillehammer.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Distance1,700km (1,056 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lødingen and Lillehammer

There are several options for getting from Lødingen to Lillehammer by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 910 ($89) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,630 ($160).

The distance between Lødingen and Lillehammer is around 1,043km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Lødingen and Lillehammer by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lødingen to Lillehammer is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx NOK 1,630 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Lødingen and Lillehammer, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 910 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lødingen and Lillehammer. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lødingen and Lillehammer. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lødingen to Lillehammer. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon and Trondheim S. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.

Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Lødingen and Lillehammer. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 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 Lillehammer. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Lillehammer is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Lillehammer. The distance is around 1,700km (1,056 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lødingen to Lillehammer is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around NOK 1,630 ($160).

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Transport options from Lødingen to Lillehammer
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
NOK 1,630($160)
once daily1,152km (716 miles)
Bus to Svolvær lufthavn kryss, plane and train6h 15m
NOK 2,990($290)
once daily1,132km (703 miles)
Bus
18h 35m
NOK 910($89)
4 times a week1,196km (743 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
17h 25m
NOK 1,835($180)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Bus to Mørkved, train20hrs
NOK 1,935($190)
6 times a week1,126km (699 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train2 days 7h
NOK 5,040($490)
5 times a week1,383km (859 miles)
Drive
21h 55m
NOK 2,890($280)
on demand1,700km (1,056 miles)

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Airports near Lillehammer

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Lillehammer
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Lillehammer