The distance between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geirangerfjord → Sognefjord if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon then Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen.
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Take a ferry to Sogndal kai then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon then take a taxi to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger.
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Take a ferry to Balestrand kai then drive to Geiranger.
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There are several options for getting from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 45 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,485 ($145).
The distance between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord by ferry, bus and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord is to take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 1,485 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take the bus to Sogndal skysstasjon then Stryn rutebilstasjon and then to Grasdalen. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sogndal skysstasjon, Stryn rutebilstasjon and Grasdalen. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Kringom and Nettbuss AS run regular bus services between Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sogndal kai then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon then take a taxi to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sogndal kai then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon then take a taxi to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sognefjord to Geirangerfjord is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 20m | NOK 1,485($145) | 5 times a week | 266km (165 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 5h 50m | NOK 2,215($215) | 5 times a week | 261km (162 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 45 days 16h | NOK 605($59) | every 20 mins | 290km (180 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geirangerfjord offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.