How to travel from Lofoten Islands to Bergen, Norway
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Bergen is around 975km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Bergen by plane, bus, 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 Bergen → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bergen (BGO)
Fly from Stokmarknes (SKN) to Bergen (BGO).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costNOK 1,765($170)
Widerøe
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration3 days 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 7,175($700)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal and then to Bergen busstasjon.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,765($270)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lofoten Islands and Bergen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Bergen by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 1,765 ($170) and will take around 3h 5m.
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Bergen is around 975km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lofoten Islands and Bergen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Bergen is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 1,765 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Bergen, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,765 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bergen. We recommend that you fly from Stokmarknes (SKN) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bergen. We recommend that you fly from Stokmarknes (SKN) to Bergen (BGO). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bergen. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Lofoten Islands and Bergen. Ferries run once daily and take around 3 days 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lofoten Islands and Bergen. Flights depart from Leknes (LKN) and arrive at Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lofoten Islands and Bergen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Widerøe fly between Lofoten Islands and Bergen. Flights depart from Leknes (LKN) and and arrive into Bergen (BGO). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Lofoten Islands to Bergen typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Leknes (LKN) and and arrive into Bergen (BGO).
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 Lofoten Islands and Bergen. The distance is around 2,020km (1,255 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Bergen is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 2,325 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lofoten Islands and Bergen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bergen (BGO) + 2 similar | 3h 5m | NOK 1,765($170) | every 2 hours | 1,063km (660 miles) |
| Fly | 3h 15m | NOK 2,325($225) | every 10 mins | 975km (606 miles) |
| Fly to Bergen (BGO) | 3h 25m | NOK 2,375($230) | 5 times a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Ferry | 3 days 1h | NOK 7,175($700) | once daily | 1,438km (893 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | NOK 2,765($270) | once daily | 1,492km (927 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 14h | NOK 4,560($445) | once daily | 1,429km (888 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | NOK 3,435($335) | on demand | 2,020km (1,255 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lofoten Islands and Bergen
Bus companies
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Nettbuss AS
Airlines
Widerøe
Ferry operators
AtB
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Airports near Bergen
The following major airports near Bergen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Bergen
Stord Airport (SRP)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Bergen
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bergen