How to travel from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund, Norway

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund is around 506km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund 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 KristiansundSandnessjøen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,420($235)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then Trondheim S and then to Kongens plass.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 460($45)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kristiansund Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,460($240)
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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,435($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kristiansund.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund

There are several options for getting from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 460 ($45) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,420 ($235).

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund is around 506km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund by bus, train and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 2,420 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 460 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosjøen stasjon and Trondheim S. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Trondheim (TRD) then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Kristiansund is Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund. Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) 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 Kristiansund. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,435 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sandnessjøen and Kristiansund

Transport options from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
5h 15m
NOK 2,420($235)
every 20 mins506km (315 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
NOK 2,235($220)
every 4 hours738km (459 miles)
Bus, Plane and Ferry6h 20m
NOK 1,750($170)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
NOK 460($45)
twice a week692km (430 miles)
Ferry
1 day 3h
NOK 2,460($240)
twice daily555km (345 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
9h 45m
NOK 1,435($140)
twice daily581km (361 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
NOK 1,630($160)
on demand735km (457 miles)

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Airports near Kristiansund

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

KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund
MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Kristiansund
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kristiansund