How to travel from Røros to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Røros and Flåm is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Røros to Flåm by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Roros (RRS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,835($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Hamar stasjon then Oslo S and then to Myrdal stasjon.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,105($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamar skysstasjon then Gjøvik skysstasjon Strandgata and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 545($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Røros and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Røros to Flåm by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 545 ($53) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,835 ($180).

The distance between Røros and Flåm is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 10h 40m to get from Røros and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Røros to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,835 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Røros and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 545 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Røros and Flåm. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Røros to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamar stasjon, Oslo S and Myrdal stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Sj Nord and Norwegian Railways run train services between Røros and Flåm. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Røros and Flåm. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Røros to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamar skysstasjon and Gjøvik skysstasjon Strandgata. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Sj Nord, Innlandstrafikk and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Røros and Flåm. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Røros to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Roros (RRS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Flåm. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Røros to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 545 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Røros and Flåm

Transport options from Røros to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
NOK 1,835($180)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Plane and Ferry5h 50m
NOK 2,325($225)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Train
10h 15m
NOK 1,105($110)
5 times a day690km (429 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
NOK 545($53)
3 times a week612km (380 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
NOK 760($74)
on demand442km (275 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm