The distance between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jotunheimen National Park → Ørsta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lom then take a taxi to Gjendesheim.
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There are several options for getting from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around NOK 2,150 ($210) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 595 ($58).
The distance between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 595 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around NOK 2,150 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Lom then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,150 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Taxi | 4h 40m | NOK 2,150($210) | once daily | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | NOK 595($58) | on demand | 268km (167 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jotunheimen National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.