How to travel from Sandefjord to Lofoten Islands, Norway
The distance between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands is around 1,058km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sandefjord 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 → Sandefjord if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stokmarknes (SKN).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNOK 3,045($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then Trondheim S and then to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.
- Duration22h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 2,225($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Lofoten Islands by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,475 ($145) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,045 ($295).
The distance between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands is around 1,058km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,022km (635 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 3,045 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,475 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stokmarknes (SKN). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stokmarknes (SKN). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandefjord to Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stokmarknes (SKN). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 1,921km (1,193 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandefjord to Lofoten Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 3,045 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | NOK 3,045($295) | hourly | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, Fly | 4h 20m | NOK 3,925($385) | hourly | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 7h 15m | NOK 3,350($325) | twice daily | 1,365km (848 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | NOK 1,885($185) | once daily | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 15m | NOK 2,170($210) | twice daily | 1,396km (868 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 22h 25m | NOK 2,225($215) | once daily | 1,386km (861 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, bus | 24h 50m | NOK 1,475($145) | 4 times a week | 1,588km (987 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 3 days 11h | NOK 6,855($670) | once daily | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 15h | NOK 7,430($725) | 3 times a week | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
Drive | 24h 20m | NOK 4,240($415) | on demand | 1,921km (1,193 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sandefjord and Lofoten Islands
Train operators
Sj Nord
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
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