How to travel from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger, Norway
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger is around 1,148km (713 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger 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 Stavanger → Lofoten Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Stavanger (SVG).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costNOK 1,590($155)
Widerøe
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stavanger bussterminal.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 7,705($750)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S, Hamar then Oslo S and then to Stavanger.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 3,380($330)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 1,590 ($155) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger is around 1,148km (713 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,077km (669 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lofoten Islands and Stavanger by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 1,590 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 1,590 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Stavanger (SVG). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger. We recommend that you fly from Leknes (LKN) to Stavanger (SVG). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lofoten Islands and Stavanger. Flights depart from Leknes (LKN) and arrive at Stavanger (SVG) - via Bodo (BOO). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger. There is however a flight that goes via Bodo (BOO). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Leknes (LKN) and and arrive into Stavanger (SVG).
The closest major airport to Stavanger is Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger. Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) and Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) 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 Stavanger. The distance is around 2,240km (1,392 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lofoten Islands to Stavanger is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around NOK 1,590 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lofoten Islands and Stavanger
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | NOK 1,590($155) | hourly | 1,148km (713 miles) |
| Fly to Stavanger (SVG) | 3h 15m | NOK 2,355($230) | 5 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 7h | NOK 7,705($750) | once daily | 1,668km (1,037 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | NOK 3,380($330) | twice daily | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Bus to Fauske stasjon, train | 1 day 10h | NOK 3,230($315) | once daily | 1,720km (1,069 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | NOK 3,800($370) | on demand | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Train | 1 day 10h | NOK 1,955($190) | once daily | 2,600km (1,615 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lofoten Islands and Stavanger
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Nettbuss AS
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Airports near Stavanger
The following major airports near Stavanger offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Stavanger
Stord Airport (SRP)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Stavanger