How to travel from Oslo to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Oslo and Kirkenes is around 1,431km (889 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oslo to Kirkenes by train, plane, 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 Kirkenes → Oslo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,285($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,100($400)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Narvik station then take the bus to Tromsø Prostneset then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,910($285)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oslo to Kirkenes by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,285 ($225) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Oslo and Kirkenes is around 1,431km (889 miles).
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Oslo and Kirkenes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oslo to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 2,285 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,285 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oslo and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oslo and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Kirkenes. The distance is around 1,905km (1,184 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 2,285 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 55m | NOK 2,285($225) | every 4 hours | 1,431km (889 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 19h | NOK 4,100($400) | 4 times a week | 2,466km (1,532 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | NOK 2,910($285) | once daily | 2,896km (1,799 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 16h | NOK 5,995($585) | twice daily | 2,258km (1,403 miles) |
Drive | 24h 30m | NOK 3,240($315) | on demand | 1,905km (1,184 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oslo and Kirkenes
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes