How to travel from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad, Norway
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brekstad → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNOK 2,520($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon and then to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 555($54)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai.
- Duration24h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,305($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 555 ($54) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,520 ($245).
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (328 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lofoten Islands and Brekstad by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,520 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 555 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Brekstad hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Brekstad is Orland Airport (OLA) (OLA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brekstad. Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) and Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) 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 Brekstad. The distance is around 1,374km (854 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Brekstad is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,520 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lofoten Islands and Brekstad
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 10m | NOK 2,520($245) | every 4 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
| Fly to Trondheim (TRD), Ferry | 3h 20m | NOK 2,665($260) | once daily | 649km (403 miles) |
| Fly to Trondheim (TRD), Ferry | 3h 30m | NOK 1,945($190) | every 4 hours | 688km (428 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | NOK 555($54) | 4 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 24h 10m | NOK 2,305($225) | once daily | 862km (536 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 45m | NOK 1,475($145) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Drive | 19h 30m | NOK 3,035($295) | on demand | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lofoten Islands and Brekstad
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Ferry operators
AtB
Airports near Brekstad
The following major airports near Brekstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Orland Airport (OLA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Brekstad
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Brekstad
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Brekstad