How to travel from Sandefjord to Alesund, Norway

The distance between Sandefjord and Alesund is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sandefjord to Alesund by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlesundSandefjord if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Alesund (AES).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,195($215)
Operated by

Widerøe

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Ålesund rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,260($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Dombås stasjon then take the bus to Ålesund rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,200($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ålesund.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Alesund

There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Alesund by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,095 ($105) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,195 ($215).

The distance between Sandefjord and Alesund is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sandefjord and Alesund by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Alesund is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,195 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Alesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,095 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sandefjord and Alesund. We recommend that you fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandefjord and Alesund. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandefjord to Alesund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Torp stasjon, Sandefjord lufthavn Torp, Oslo bussterminal and Lillehammer skysstasjon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Vaernes Ekspressen and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Sandefjord and Alesund. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sandefjord and Alesund. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) and arrive at Alesund (AES) - via Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Sandefjord to Alesund. There is however a flight that goes via Bergen (BGO). This services will take at least 2hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Sandefjord to Alesund typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) and and arrive into Alesund (AES).

The closest major airport to Alesund is Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Alesund. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) 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 Sandefjord and Alesund. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandefjord to Alesund is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around NOK 2,195 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sandefjord and Alesund

Transport options from Sandefjord to Alesund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2hrs
NOK 2,195($215)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
NOK 1,525($150)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
NOK 2,705($265)
every 4 hours595km (369 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
NOK 2,245($220)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
NOK 1,260($125)
twice a week708km (440 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
NOK 1,200($115)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, bus9h 40m
NOK 1,095($105)
5 times a week645km (401 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
NOK 1,475($145)
on demand666km (414 miles)

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Airports near Alesund

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

AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Alesund
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Alesund
MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Alesund