How to travel from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands, Norway

The distance between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 50m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands by bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Sortland bru kryss.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,785($175)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands

There are several options for getting from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands by bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,785 ($175) and will take around 18h 50m.

The distance between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 18h 50m to get from Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 18h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 1,785 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,785 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 18h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nordkapp and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 18h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 18h 50m.

The closest major airport to Lofoten Islands is Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) which is approximately 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands. Helle Airport (SVJ) (SVJ) 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 Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Harstad Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Sortland bru kryss. instead which will take 18h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 1,785 ($175).

How do I get from Nordkapp to Lofoten Islands

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Airports near Lofoten Islands

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

LKN
Leknes Airport (LKN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands
SVJ
Helle Airport (SVJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Lofoten Islands
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Lofoten Islands