How to travel from Mosjøen to Tromsø, Norway
The distance between Mosjøen and Tromsø is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mosjøen to Tromsø by train, plane, 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 Tromsø → Mosjøen if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Skonseng stasjon, Fly
Take the train to Skonseng stasjon then fly from Mo I Rana (MQN) to Tromso (TOS).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costNOK 1,720($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Fauske stasjon then Narvik bussterminal and then to Tromsø Prostneset.
- Duration13hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 605($59)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,980($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Fauske stasjon, bus
Take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Innhavet then Narvik bussterminal and then to Tromsdalen Bruvegen.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 1,135($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mosjøen and Tromsø
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mosjøen to Tromsø by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,720 ($170).
The distance between Mosjøen and Tromsø is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Mosjøen and Tromsø by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mosjøen to Tromsø is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 1,720 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Mosjøen and Tromsø, 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 Tromsø. We recommend that you take the train to Skonseng stasjon then fly from Mo I Rana (MQN) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mosjøen and Tromsø. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mosjøen to Tromsø. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fauske stasjon and Narvik bussterminal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Sj Nord, Nordland fylkeskommune, Troms Fylkestrafikk and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Mosjøen and Tromsø. Buses run twice a week and take around 13hrs 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 Tromsø. We recommend that you take the train to Bodø stasjon then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Tromso (TOS). instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tromsø is Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø. Bardufoss Airport (BDU) (BDU) and Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) (SOJ) 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 Tromsø. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mosjøen to Tromsø is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,660 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mosjøen and Tromsø
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Skonseng stasjon, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | NOK 1,720($170) | once daily | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | NOK 1,660($160) | every 20 mins | 580km (360 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | NOK 605($59) | twice a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | NOK 2,980($290) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
| Bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal, Ferry | 1 day 11h | NOK 2,980($290) | once daily | 705km (438 miles) |
Train to Fauske stasjon, bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | NOK 1,135($110) | twice daily | 767km (477 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 12h 35m | NOK 1,015($100) | twice a week | 690km (429 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | NOK 1,855($180) | on demand | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mosjøen and Tromsø
Airlines
Widerøe
Flyr
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Airports near Tromsø
The following major airports near Tromsø offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tromsø
Bardufoss Airport (BDU)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Tromsø
Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Tromsø