How to travel from Sandnessjøen to Narvik, Norway
The distance between Sandnessjøen and Narvik is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sandnessjøen to Narvik 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 Narvik → Sandnessjøen if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costNOK 1,690($165)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then Fauske stasjon and then to Narvik bussterminal.
- Duration9h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 420($41)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Svolvær Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Rådhuset.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 1,825($180)
Multiple operators
Bus to Mosjøen stasjon, train
Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then take the train to Fauske stasjon then take the bus to Innhavet and then to Breibakken.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 955($95)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandnessjøen and Narvik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sandnessjøen to Narvik by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 420 ($41) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,690 ($165).
The distance between Sandnessjøen and Narvik is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Sandnessjøen and Narvik by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Narvik is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,690 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Sandnessjøen and Narvik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 420 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Narvik. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandnessjøen and Narvik. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandnessjøen to Narvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosjøen stasjon and Fauske stasjon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.
Nordland fylkeskommune and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Sandnessjøen and Narvik. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 60m 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 Narvik. We recommend that you fly from Sandnessjoen (SSJ) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Narvik is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) (EVE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Narvik. Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN) (SKN) 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 Sandnessjøen and Narvik. The distance is around 969km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Narvik is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 830 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sandnessjøen and Narvik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 20m | NOK 1,690($165) | every 20 mins | 404km (251 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | NOK 1,895($185) | once daily | 471km (292 miles) |
Bus | 9h 60m | NOK 420($41) | twice a week | 586km (364 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 40m | NOK 1,825($180) | twice daily | 556km (346 miles) |
Bus to Mosjøen stasjon, train + 1 similar | 8h 55m | NOK 955($95) | twice daily | 597km (371 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 9h 35m | NOK 830($81) | twice a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 13h 25m | NOK 1,650($160) | on demand | 969km (602 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sandnessjøen and Narvik
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Nordland fylkeskommune
Train operators
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airports near Narvik
The following major airports near Narvik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Narvik
Stokmarknes Skagen Airport (SKN)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Narvik
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 171km (106 miles) from Narvik