How to travel from Narvik to Alesund, Norway
The distance between Narvik and Alesund is around 1,098km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Narvik to Alesund by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alesund → Narvik if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Alesund (AES).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,020($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Harstad Byterminal then take a ferry to Ålesund Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 6,325($615)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation then Storlien station and then to Marienborg stasjon then take the bus to Skateflukaia.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 810($79)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Narvik and Alesund
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Narvik to Alesund by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 810 ($79) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,020 ($195).
The distance between Narvik and Alesund is around 1,098km (682 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 819km (509 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Narvik and Alesund by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Narvik to Alesund is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,020 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Narvik and Alesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 810 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Narvik and Alesund. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Narvik and Alesund. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Narvik to Alesund. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Alesund is Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Alesund. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) 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 Narvik and Alesund. The distance is around 1,641km (1,020 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Narvik to Alesund is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,020 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Narvik and Alesund
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | NOK 2,020($195) | every 20 mins | 1,402km (871 miles) |
| Bus to Bardufoss sentrum, Fly | 4h 55m | NOK 2,530($245) | once a week | 1,533km (952 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 6hrs | NOK 1,485($145) | every 20 mins | 1,462km (909 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 17h | NOK 6,325($615) | once daily | 1,314km (816 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | NOK 810($79) | 6 times a week | 1,667km (1,036 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 19h 55m | NOK 2,205($215) | 6 times a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Drive | 22h 35m | NOK 2,785($270) | on demand | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Narvik and Alesund
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Vy Norrtåg
Ferry operators
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airports near Alesund
The following major airports near Alesund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Alesund
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Alesund
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Alesund