How to travel from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Jostedalsbreen National ParkSarpsborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,670($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,160($115)
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Vy Buss

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Train to Oslo S, bus

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,025($100)
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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,025 ($100) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,670 ($360).

The distance between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 10h 40m to get from Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 3,670 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,025 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m 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 Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sandane (SDN). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) 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 Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,160 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sarpsborg and Jostedalsbreen National Park

Transport options from Sarpsborg to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
NOK 3,670($360)
5 times a day562km (349 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
NOK 3,630($355)
4 times a day607km (377 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
NOK 1,160($115)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Train to Oslo S, bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
NOK 1,025($100)
once daily603km (374 miles)
Train and Bus9h 55m
NOK 1,035($100)
once daily632km (393 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
NOK 1,320($130)
on demand596km (370 miles)

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Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park