How to travel from Røros to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Røros and Kirkenes is around 1,649km (1,025 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Røros 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 → Røros if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Roros (RRS) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,020($195)
Air Leap
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Fauske then take the bus to Lødingen buss taxi and then to Harstad Byterminal then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration2 days
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 4,755($465)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Røros and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Røros to Kirkenes by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 2,020 ($195) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Røros and Kirkenes is around 1,649km (1,025 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,139km (708 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Røros and Kirkenes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Røros to Kirkenes is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 2,020 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Røros and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,020 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Røros and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Roros (RRS) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Røros and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Roros (RRS) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Røros and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Roros (RRS) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Røros to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Røros to Kirkenes typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Roros (RRS) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).
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 Røros and Kirkenes. The distance is around 1,674km (1,040 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Røros to Kirkenes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 3,175 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Røros and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | NOK 2,020($195) | 4 times a day | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 40m | NOK 3,175($310) | 4 times a day | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Train to Hamar, plane | 6h 60m | NOK 2,265($220) | 4 times a day | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | NOK 4,755($465) | 6 times a week | 1,819km (1,131 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 21h | NOK 8,455($825) | twice a week | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Drive | 21h 25m | NOK 2,850($280) | on demand | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Røros and Kirkenes
Airlines
Air Leap
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Troms Fylkestrafikk
AtB
Nord-Trøndelag fylkeskommune
Ferry operators
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