How to travel from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

The distance between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National ParkMosjøen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Mosjoen (MJF) to Trondheim (TRD) then take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,075($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S then Otta skysstasjon and then to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 605($59)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,170($115)
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Drive

Drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance694km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park

There are several options for getting from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,075 ($300).

The distance between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (328 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 3,075 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you fly from Mosjoen (MJF) to Trondheim (TRD) then take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Otta skysstasjon and Vågåmo rutebilstasjon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Sj Nord, Vy Buss and Innlandstrafikk run regular bus services between Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim lufthavn stasjon then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Sandvika stasjon then take the bus to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 10h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Mosjøen and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 694km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 1,170 ($115).

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Transport options from Mosjøen to Jotunheimen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 5 similar
6h 45m
NOK 3,075($300)
once daily621km (386 miles)
Bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal, plane and train7h 35m
NOK 3,085($300)
twice daily697km (433 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 55m
NOK 2,930($285)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train to Skonseng stasjon, plane and bus8h 20m
NOK 2,460($240)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Bus to Brønnøysund sentrum, plane and train9h 25m
NOK 2,060($200)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus10h 40m
NOK 1,905($185)
once daily974km (605 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
NOK 605($59)
twice a week745km (463 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 10m
NOK 1,170($115)
twice daily642km (399 miles)
Train to Trondheim S, bus10h 30m
NOK 1,170($115)
6 times a week642km (399 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
NOK 1,180($115)
on demand694km (432 miles)

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Airports near Jotunheimen National Park

The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park