How to travel from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park, Norway

The distance between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

1
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 685($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
2
train
+
bus
+

Train and Bus

Take the train to Oslo S then take the bus to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Gjendesheim.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park

There are several options for getting from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 760 ($74).

The distance between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 760 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 615 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6hrs 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 Jotunheimen National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Vinstra stasjon then take a taxi to Gjendesheim. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jotunheimen National Park is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Jotunheimen National Park. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 2,460 ($240).

How do I get from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park

Transport options from Sarpsborg to Jotunheimen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6hrs
NOK 685($67)
6 times a week352km (219 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
NOK 615($60)
6 times a week355km (221 miles)
Train and Taxi5h 40m
NOK 2,460($240)
every 20 mins425km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
NOK 760($74)
on demand344km (214 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sarpsborg and Jotunheimen National Park

Train operators

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Jotunheimen National Park

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
205km (128 miles) from Jotunheimen National Park