How to travel from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer, Norway

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,490($245)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then Trondheim S and then to Lillehammer skysstasjon.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 780($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,340($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Lillehammer.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance783km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer

There are several options for getting from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 780 ($76) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,490 ($245).

The distance between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 2,490 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 780 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer. 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 55m.

Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Sandnessjøen and Lillehammer. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 55m 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 Lillehammer. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer skysstasjon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lillehammer is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Lillehammer. The distance is around 783km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 2,490 ($245).

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Transport options from Sandnessjøen to Lillehammer
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 10m
NOK 2,490($245)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Fly to Trondheim (TRD), Train6h 30m
NOK 3,045($295)
4 times a day641km (398 miles)
Ferry to Brønnøysund Hurtigrutekai, plane and train6h 55m
NOK 3,145($305)
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train8h 55m
NOK 1,965($190)
once daily1,189km (739 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
NOK 780($76)
twice a week828km (515 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
11hrs
NOK 1,340($130)
twice daily715km (444 miles)
Bus to Mosjøen stasjon, train11h 35m
NOK 1,340($130)
6 times a week715km (444 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train1 day 10h
NOK 3,220($315)
6 times a week947km (588 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
NOK 1,330($130)
on demand783km (486 miles)

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Airports near Lillehammer

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Lillehammer
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Lillehammer