The distance between Stavanger and Flåm is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Stavanger to Flåm by bus, ferry, 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 Flåm → Stavanger if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
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Take the bus to Bergen busstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.
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Take the bus to Nesttun terminal then take a ferry to Flåm kai.
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Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Myrdal stasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Flåm by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 770 ($75) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,910 ($285).
The distance between Stavanger and Flåm is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Stavanger and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,910 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 770 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stavanger and Flåm. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stavanger to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drammen stasjon and Myrdal stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Go-Ahead Nordic and Norwegian Railways run train services between Stavanger and Flåm. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stavanger and Flåm. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stavanger to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergen busstasjon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.
Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Stavanger and Flåm. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stavanger to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stavanger and Flåm. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stavanger to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 770 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | NOK 2,910($285) | twice daily | 408km (253 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 10m | NOK 1,340($130) | every 20 mins | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus | 7h 60m | NOK 770($75) | every 20 mins | 403km (250 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 15m | NOK 1,495($145) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | NOK 1,280($125) | 5 times a day | 774km (481 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | NOK 850($83) | on demand | 499km (310 miles) |
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
Norled
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.