How to travel from Sarpsborg to Hamar, Norway

The distance between Sarpsborg and Hamar is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sarpsborg to Hamar by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Hamar stasjon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 340($33)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Elverum skysstasjon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 695($68)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Hamar.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sarpsborg and Hamar

There are several options for getting from Sarpsborg to Hamar by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 340 ($33) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 470 ($46).

The distance between Sarpsborg and Hamar is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Sarpsborg and Hamar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sarpsborg to Hamar is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 470 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Sarpsborg and Hamar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 340 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sarpsborg and Hamar. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sarpsborg to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Sarpsborg and Hamar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sarpsborg and Hamar. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sarpsborg to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Elverum skysstasjon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Sarpsborg and Hamar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sarpsborg to Hamar. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Hamar stasjon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hamar is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Hamar. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) 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 Sarpsborg and Hamar. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sarpsborg to Hamar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 340 ($33).

How do I get from Sarpsborg to Hamar

Compare travel optionsbetween Sarpsborg and Hamar

Transport options from Sarpsborg to Hamar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
NOK 340($33)
hourly220km (136 miles)
Bus
4hrs
NOK 695($68)
4 times a day265km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
NOK 470($46)
on demand211km (131 miles)

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Airports near Hamar

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hamar
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Hamar
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Hamar