How to travel from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park 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 Jostedalsbreen National ParkSandefjord if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,575($350)
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Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, bus

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,055($105)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,055 ($105) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,575 ($350).

The distance between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 3,575 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,055 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sandefjord and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 1,055 ($105).

How do I get from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park

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Transport options from Sandefjord to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
NOK 3,575($350)
5 times a day579km (360 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 50m
NOK 3,475($340)
once daily637km (396 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
NOK 3,535($345)
4 times a day625km (388 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, bus + 1 similar
9h 35m
NOK 1,055($105)
once daily620km (385 miles)
Train and Bus10h 10m
NOK 1,055($105)
once daily649km (403 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
NOK 1,395($135)
on demand631km (392 miles)

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Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park