How to travel from Oslo to Lofoten Islands, Norway
The distance between Oslo and Lofoten Islands is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Oslo to Lofoten Islands 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 Lofoten Islands → Oslo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Leknes (LKN).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costNOK 3,045($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Trondheim S then Fauske stasjon and then to Sortland bru kryss.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 295($29)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Vestnes sentrum then take a ferry to Sortland Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 5,750($560)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.
- Duration20h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 2,140($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Lofoten Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oslo to Lofoten Islands by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 295 ($29) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,045 ($295).
The distance between Oslo and Lofoten Islands is around 940km (584 miles).
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Oslo and Lofoten Islands by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oslo to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 3,045 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 295 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oslo and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oslo and Lofoten Islands. It typically takes around 23h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oslo to Lofoten Islands. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S and Fauske stasjon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 40m.
Sj Nord and Nordland fylkeskommune run regular bus services between Oslo and Lofoten Islands. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 23h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lofoten Islands is Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) which is approximately 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands. Helle Airport (SVJ) (SVJ) 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 Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 1,802km (1,119 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 3,045 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Lofoten Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 40m | NOK 3,045($295) | every 20 mins | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, Fly | 2h 40m | NOK 2,160($210) | hourly | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, Fly | 2h 55m | NOK 2,675($260) | every 4 hours | 963km (599 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | NOK 1,505($145) | 4 times a day | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | NOK 2,110($205) | twice daily | 1,279km (795 miles) |
Bus | 23h 40m | NOK 295($29) | 4 times a week | 1,462km (908 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 16h | NOK 5,750($560) | once daily | 1,588km (987 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 50m | NOK 2,140($210) | twice daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 4h | NOK 3,025($295) | once daily | 1,290km (802 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 23hrs | NOK 3,065($300) | on demand | 1,802km (1,119 miles) |
| Train, Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | NOK 830($81) | once daily | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oslo and Lofoten Islands
Train operators
Flytoget
Sj Nord
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Airports near Lofoten Islands
The following major airports near Lofoten Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Leknes Airport (LKN)
- Distance
- 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands
Helle Airport (SVJ)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Lofoten Islands
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Lofoten Islands