How to travel from Røros to Lofoten Islands, Norway
The distance between Røros and Lofoten Islands is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Røros 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 → Røros if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNOK 2,795($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Trondheim S and then to Fauske then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 1,690($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Røros and Lofoten Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Røros to Lofoten Islands by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,640 ($160) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,795 ($275).
The distance between Røros and Lofoten Islands is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Røros and Lofoten Islands by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Røros to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 2,795 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Røros and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,640 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Røros and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Røros and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Røros to Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Røros and Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 1,424km (885 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Røros to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 2,795 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Røros and Lofoten Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | NOK 2,795($275) | 5 times a day | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Trondheim S, Fly | 4h 55m | NOK 2,745($270) | every 20 mins | 721km (448 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 16h 40m | NOK 1,690($165) | twice daily | 912km (567 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 17h 15m | NOK 1,640($160) | twice daily | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 24h 20m | NOK 2,560($250) | once daily | 935km (581 miles) |
Drive | 19h 20m | NOK 2,420($235) | on demand | 1,424km (885 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Røros and Lofoten Islands
Airlines
Widerøe
Ferry operators
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Bus companies
AtB
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