How to travel from Sognefjord to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Sognefjord and Kirkenes is around 1,900km (1,181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sognefjord to Kirkenes by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Sognefjord if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Rysjedalsvika kai, plane
Take a ferry to Rysjedalsvika kai and then to Florø kai then fly from Floro (FRO) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 3,895($380)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Voss stasjon then take the train to Oslo S then take the bus to Warszawa and then to Minsk Central bus station then take the train to Murmansk then take the bus to Kirkenes.
- Duration3 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 4,110($400)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sognefjord and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sognefjord to Kirkenes by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around NOK 3,895 ($380) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Sognefjord and Kirkenes is around 1,900km (1,181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,393km (865 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Sognefjord and Kirkenes by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sognefjord to Kirkenes is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 3,895 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Sognefjord and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 3,895 ($380) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sognefjord and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rysjedalsvika kai and then to Florø kai then fly from Floro (FRO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sognefjord and Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rysjedalsvika kai and then to Florø kai then fly from Floro (FRO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sognefjord to Kirkenes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Strandkaiterminalen båtkai then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kirkenes is Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN) (KKN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes. Vadso Airport (VDS) (VDS) 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 Sognefjord and Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,182km (1,356 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sognefjord to Kirkenes is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 4,640 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sognefjord and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Rysjedalsvika kai, plane + 1 similar | 6h 50m | NOK 3,895($380) | 5 times a week | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 7h 50m | NOK 4,640($455) | twice daily | 1,900km (1,181 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 21h | NOK 4,110($400) | once a week | 5,138km (3,193 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 23h | NOK 8,300($810) | 5 times a week | 2,524km (1,569 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | NOK 3,710($360) | on demand | 2,182km (1,356 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sognefjord and Kirkenes
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Sindbad
Minsktrans
Ecolines
Visit Tour
Ferry operators
Norled
Airlines
Widerøe
DAT Danish Air Transport
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Russian Railways (РЖД)
Airports near Kirkenes
The following major airports near Kirkenes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kirkenes Airport, Hoeybuktmoen (KKN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kirkenes
Vadso Airport (VDS)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Kirkenes
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 429km (267 miles) from Kirkenes