How to travel from Narvik to Førde, Norway
The distance between Narvik and Førde is around 1,316km (818 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Narvik to Førde by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Førde → Narvik if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,420($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Innhavet, Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S, Otta skysstasjon then Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration23h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,365($135)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Harstad Byterminal then take a ferry to Florø Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration3 days 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,850($570)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Narvik and Førde
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Narvik to Førde by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,365 ($135) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,420 ($235).
The distance between Narvik and Førde is around 1,316km (818 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 924km (574 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Narvik and Førde by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Narvik to Førde is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 2,420 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Narvik and Førde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,365 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Narvik and Førde. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Narvik and Førde. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Narvik to Førde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Innhavet, Fauske stasjon, Trondheim S, Otta skysstasjon and Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.
Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord, Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Narvik and Førde. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Narvik to Førde. We recommend that you take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Førde is Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Førde. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Førde. The distance is around 1,752km (1,089 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Narvik to Førde is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 2,420 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Narvik and Førde
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 60m | NOK 2,420($235) | every 20 mins | 1,355km (842 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 5h 25m | NOK 5,860($570) | every 20 mins | 1,343km (834 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 5h 45m | NOK 2,605($255) | once daily | 1,385km (861 miles) |
| Bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn, plane | 7hrs | NOK 2,215($215) | once daily | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Bus | 23h 25m | NOK 1,365($135) | 4 times a week | 1,537km (955 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 2h | NOK 5,850($570) | once daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
| Bus to Tromsø Prostneset, ferry | 3 days 11h | NOK 7,020($685) | 6 times a week | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
Drive | 24h 15m | NOK 3,865($375) | on demand | 1,752km (1,089 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Narvik and Førde
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Vy Buss
Sj Nord
Troms Fylkestrafikk
The Arctic Route
Train operators
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
Flyr
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DAT Danish Air Transport
Ferry operators
Airports near Førde
The following major airports near Førde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Førde
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Førde
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Førde