How to travel from Lofoten Islands to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 1,235km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 9h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, plane, car, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jostedalsbreen National Park → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Car
Take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre.
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNOK 3,380($330)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ålesund Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,595($545)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal then Volda rutebilstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,325($225)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Briksdalsbre.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Distance1,837km (1,142 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, plane, car, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,325 ($225) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then drive and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,380 ($330).
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 1,235km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park by ferry, plane and car. 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 3,380 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,325 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 9h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 9h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lofoten Islands to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Sogndal (SOG) then drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 9h 35m.
The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 1,837km (1,142 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 3,380 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Car | 9h 35m | NOK 3,380($330) | once daily | 1,628km (1,012 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 16h | NOK 5,595($545) | once daily | 1,315km (817 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 20m | NOK 2,325($225) | once daily | 1,235km (767 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,125($305) | on demand | 1,837km (1,142 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lofoten Islands and Jostedalsbreen National Park
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Nettbuss AS
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park
The following major airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sandane Airport (SDN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park