How to travel from Oslo to Hammerfest, Norway
The distance between Oslo and Hammerfest is around 1,359km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Oslo to Hammerfest by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hammerfest → Oslo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Hammerfest (HFT).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNOK 2,675($260)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ålesund rutebilstasjon then take a ferry to Tromsø kystrutekai and then to Hammerfest kystrutekai.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 7,685($750)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 4,865($475)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Hammerfest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oslo to Hammerfest by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,990 ($195) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,675 ($260).
The distance between Oslo and Hammerfest is around 1,359km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,332km (827 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Oslo and Hammerfest by train, plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oslo to Hammerfest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,675 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Hammerfest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,990 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oslo and Hammerfest. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Hammerfest (HFT). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oslo and Hammerfest. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Hammerfest (HFT). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Hammerfest. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Alta (ALF) then take a ferry to Hammerfest havn. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Hammerfest is Hammerfest Airport (HFT) (HFT) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Hammerfest. Hasvik Airport (HAA) (HAA) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) 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 Oslo and Hammerfest. The distance is around 1,898km (1,179 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Hammerfest is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,830 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Hammerfest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3hrs | NOK 2,675($260) | every 30 mins | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | NOK 2,830($275) | 5 times a week | 1,359km (844 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and ferry | 4h 55m | NOK 2,030($200) | 6 times a week | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | NOK 3,240($315) | every 20 mins | 1,460km (907 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and bus | 11h 40m | NOK 2,840($275) | 6 times a week | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and ferry | 13h 15m | NOK 2,570($250) | once daily | 1,414km (879 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 13h | NOK 7,685($750) | 6 times a week | 2,200km (1,367 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 7h | NOK 4,865($475) | once daily | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 15h | NOK 1,990($195) | 6 times a week | 2,406km (1,495 miles) |
Drive | 24h 25m | NOK 4,190($410) | on demand | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oslo and Hammerfest
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Airports near Hammerfest
The following major airports near Hammerfest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Hammerfest
Hasvik Airport (HAA)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Hammerfest
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Hammerfest