The distance between Ørsta and Sognefjord is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ørsta to Sognefjord by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sognefjord → Ørsta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Skei and then to Sogndal skysstasjon then take a ferry to Vik kai.
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Take the bus to Skei then Sogndal skysstasjon and then to Vik kommunehus.
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There are several options for getting from Ørsta to Sognefjord by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 480 ($47) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 675 ($66).
The distance between Ørsta and Sognefjord is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ørsta and Sognefjord by bus and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ørsta to Sognefjord is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 675 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Ørsta and Sognefjord, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 480 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ørsta and Sognefjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Skei and then to Sogndal skysstasjon then take a ferry to Vik kai. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ørsta and Sognefjord. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ørsta to Sognefjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skei and Sogndal skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Ørsta and Sognefjord. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ørsta to Sognefjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Skei and then to Sogndal skysstasjon then take a ferry to Vik kai. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sognefjord is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Sognefjord. Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Sognefjord. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ørsta to Sognefjord is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 675 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 55m | NOK 675($66) | once daily | 255km (158 miles) |
Bus to Lavik kai, Ferry | 6h 35m | NOK 760($74) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | NOK 480($47) | once daily | 256km (159 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | NOK 1,025($100) | on demand | 462km (287 miles) |
Vy Buss
SKYSS
Norled
The following major airports near Sognefjord offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.