How to travel from Sandefjord to Førde, Norway
The distance between Sandefjord and Førde is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sandefjord to Førde by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Førde → Sandefjord if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Forde (FDE).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costNOK 1,730($170)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lysaker stasjon and then to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 900($88)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Drammen stasjon, bus
Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Gol stasjon then take the bus to Førde rutebilstasjon.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 920($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Førde
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Førde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 685 ($67) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,730 ($170).
The distance between Sandefjord and Førde is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Sandefjord and Førde by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Førde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,730 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Førde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 685 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sandefjord and Førde. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandefjord and Førde. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandefjord to Førde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Torp stasjon, Sandefjord lufthavn Torp and Lysaker stasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Vaernes Ekspressen and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Sandefjord and Førde. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandefjord to Førde. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Forde (FDE). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Førde is Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Førde. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Sandefjord and Førde. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandefjord to Førde is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 880 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sandefjord and Førde
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | NOK 1,730($170) | 4 times a day | 499km (310 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | NOK 2,255($220) | every 2 hours | 535km (332 miles) |
| Fly to Bergen (BGO), Bus | 5h 25m | NOK 1,680($165) | once daily | 508km (316 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | NOK 2,100($205) | every 2 hours | 604km (375 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and bus | 5h 5m | NOK 1,560($150) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | NOK 900($88) | twice daily | 535km (332 miles) |
Train to Drammen stasjon, bus + 2 similar | 7h 60m | NOK 920($90) | once daily | 497km (309 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9h 20m | NOK 880($86) | twice daily | 514km (319 miles) |
| Train to Sandvika stasjon, bus | 9h 25m | NOK 685($67) | 5 times a week | 555km (345 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | NOK 1,290($125) | on demand | 583km (362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sandefjord and Førde
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
SKYSS
Vaernes Ekspressen
Airlines
Widerøe
DAT Danish Air Transport
Train operators
Airports near Førde
The following major airports near Førde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Førde
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Førde
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Førde