How to travel from Nordkapp to Kirkenes, Norway

The distance between Nordkapp and Kirkenes is around 525km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 8h 55m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Nordkapp to Kirkenes by bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KirkenesNordkapp if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Olderfjord bussterminal and then to AMFI Kirkenes.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,095($105)
Operated by

Snelandia

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Bus via Olderfjord bussterminal

Take the bus to Olderfjord bussterminal then Tana bru bussterminal and then to Kirkenes skole.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,135($110)
Operated by

Snelandia

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nordkapp and Kirkenes

There are several options for getting from Nordkapp to Kirkenes by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,095 ($105) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,135 ($110).

The distance between Nordkapp and Kirkenes is around 525km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Nordkapp and Kirkenes by bus.

The quickest way to get from Nordkapp to Kirkenes is to take the bus which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,135 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Nordkapp and Kirkenes is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,095 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nordkapp and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Olderfjord bussterminal then Tana bru bussterminal and then to Kirkenes skole. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nordkapp and Kirkenes. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nordkapp to Kirkenes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Scandic Hotell Honningsvåg and Olderfjord bussterminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Snelandia run regular bus services between Nordkapp and Kirkenes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nordkapp to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Olderfjord bussterminal and then to AMFI Kirkenes. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nordkapp to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the bus to Olderfjord bussterminal and then to AMFI Kirkenes. instead which will take 9h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nordkapp to Kirkenes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,095 ($105).

How do I get from Nordkapp to Kirkenes

Compare travel optionsbetween Nordkapp and Kirkenes

Transport options from Nordkapp to Kirkenes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 45m
NOK 1,095($105)
6 times a week525km (327 miles)
Bus via Olderfjord bussterminal
8h 55m
NOK 1,135($110)
5 times a week527km (327 miles)

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Airports near Kirkenes

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

KKN
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
VDS
Vadso Airport (VDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes