The distance between Lofoten Islands and Flåm is around 1,115km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Flåm by plane, train, 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 Flåm → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
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Take the bus to Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S then Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.
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Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai and then to Flåm kai.
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Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
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Drive to Flåm Station.
There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Flåm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,485 ($145) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,470 ($240).
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Flåm is around 1,115km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 867km (539 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Lofoten Islands and Flåm by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Flåm is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 2,470 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,485 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lofoten Islands and Flåm. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lofoten Islands to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S and Lillehammer skysstasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord, Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Lofoten Islands and Flåm. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Flåm. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 7h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten and Norled run the ferry services between Lofoten Islands and Flåm. Ferries run once daily and take around 3 days 7h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lofoten Islands to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lofoten Islands and Flåm. The distance is around 1,858km (1,154 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 Lofoten Islands to Flåm is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 2,470 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | NOK 2,470($240) | every 20 mins | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | NOK 1,485($145) | 4 times a week | 1,568km (975 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 7h | NOK 7,175($700) | once daily | 1,697km (1,055 miles) |
Ferry via Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai | 3 days 7h | NOK 7,175($700) | once daily | 1,689km (1,050 miles) |
Bus and Train | 24h 25m | NOK 2,410($235) | once daily | 1,415km (879 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,155($310) | on demand | 1,858km (1,154 miles) |
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
Nordland fylkeskommune
Widerøe
Sj Nord
Norled
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.