How to travel from Røros to Alta, Norway
The distance between Røros and Alta is around 1,109km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Røros to Alta 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 Alta → Røros if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Roros (RRS) to Alta (ALF).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNOK 2,100($205)
Air Leap
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Trondheim S then take the train to Fauske then take the bus to Narvik bussterminal then Nordkjosbotn and then to Alta.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 2,970($290)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Røros and Alta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Røros to Alta by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 2,100 ($205) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Røros and Alta is around 1,109km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 969km (602 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Røros and Alta by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Røros to Alta is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,100 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Røros and Alta, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,100 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Røros and Alta. We recommend that you fly from Roros (RRS) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Røros and Alta. We recommend that you fly from Roros (RRS) to Alta (ALF). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Røros and Alta. Flights depart from Roros (RRS) and arrive at Alta (ALF) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Røros to Alta. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Røros to Alta typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Roros (RRS) and and arrive into Alta (ALF).
The closest major airport to Alta is Alta Airport (ALF) (ALF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Alta. Banak Airport (LKL) (LKL) 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 Røros and Alta. The distance is around 1,530km (951 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Røros to Alta is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 4,385 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Røros and Alta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 10m | NOK 2,100($205) | hourly | 1,496km (930 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | NOK 4,385($430) | 5 times a day | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Hamar, plane | 6h 40m | NOK 2,450($240) | 5 times a day | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | NOK 3,045($295) | once daily | 1,175km (730 miles) |
| Train to Trondheim S, plane and bus | 11h 20m | NOK 2,335($230) | once daily | 1,232km (766 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 2h | NOK 2,970($290) | twice a week | 1,437km (893 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | NOK 2,140($210) | once daily | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 13h | NOK 3,380($330) | once daily | 1,461km (908 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 16h | NOK 5,750($560) | twice a week | 1,585km (985 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | NOK 2,605($255) | on demand | 1,530km (951 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Røros and Alta
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
AtB
Nordland fylkeskommune
The Arctic Route
Nord-Trøndelag fylkeskommune
Ferry operators
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Air Leap
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Airports near Alta
The following major airports near Alta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Alta Airport (ALF)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Alta
Banak Airport (LKL)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Alta
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Alta