The distance between Lofoten Islands and Bodø is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Bodø by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bodø → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nordlandssykehuset.
Nordland fylkeskommune
Take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai.
Drive to Moskenes ferjekai then take a ferry to Bodø ferjekai.
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There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Bodø by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 410 ($40) and will take around 6h 20m.
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Bodø is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Lofoten Islands and Bodø by bus.
The quickest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Bodø is to take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 410 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Bodø is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 410 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Nordlandssykehuset. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lofoten Islands and Bodø. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bodø with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.
Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Lofoten Islands and Bodø. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Bodø. The ferry typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Lofoten Islands and Bodø. Ferries run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lofoten Islands to Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Nordlandssykehuset. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lofoten Islands to Bodø. We recommend that you take the bus to Nordlandssykehuset. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Bodø is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 410 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6h 20m | NOK 410($40) | twice daily | 301km (187 miles) |
Ferry | 13h 30m | NOK 1,125($110) | once daily | 226km (140 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | NOK 780($76) | twice daily | 333km (207 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bodø offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.