How to travel from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Lom then take a taxi to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,150($210)
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Drive

Drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ørsta and Jotunheimen National Park

Transport options from Ørsta to Jotunheimen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Taxi
4h 40m
NOK 2,150($210)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Drive
4hrs
NOK 595($58)
on demand268km (167 miles)

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Airports near Jotunheimen National Park

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park