How to travel from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes, Norway

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Alesund (AES) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,685($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon, Trondheim S then Molde ferjekai and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 595($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Molde Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,990($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then Dombås stasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,330($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Åndalsnes.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes

There are several options for getting from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 595 ($58) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,685 ($260).

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 2,685 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 595 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Alesund (AES) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosjøen stasjon, Trondheim S and Molde ferjekai. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Alesund (AES) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Åndalsnes is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes. Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) 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 Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 1,330 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sandnessjøen and Åndalsnes

Transport options from Sandnessjøen to Åndalsnes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
NOK 2,685($260)
once daily1,170km (727 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
NOK 3,035($295)
4 times a day601km (374 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
NOK 595($58)
twice a week755km (469 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 9h
NOK 2,990($290)
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 30m
NOK 1,330($130)
twice daily676km (420 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
NOK 1,270($125)
on demand748km (465 miles)

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Airports near Åndalsnes

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

MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes
KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Åndalsnes
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Åndalsnes