How to travel from Stavanger to Hamar, Norway

The distance between Stavanger and Hamar is around 429km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stavanger to Hamar by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 790($77)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Hamar stasjon.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,105($110)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Hamar skysstasjon.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 975($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamar.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance567km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stavanger and Hamar

There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Hamar by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around NOK 790 ($77) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Stavanger and Hamar is around 429km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Stavanger and Hamar by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Hamar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 790 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Hamar, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 790 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stavanger and Hamar. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stavanger to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Go-Ahead Nordic and Norwegian Railways run train services between Stavanger and Hamar. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stavanger and Hamar. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stavanger to Hamar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Oslo S Trelastgata. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Vy Buss, Vaernes Ekspressen, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Stavanger and Hamar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stavanger to Hamar. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Hamar skysstasjon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hamar is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Hamar. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) 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 Stavanger and Hamar. The distance is around 567km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stavanger to Hamar is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 790 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stavanger and Hamar

Transport options from Stavanger to Hamar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
NOK 790($77)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 5m
NOK 1,435($140)
twice daily503km (312 miles)
Train
8h 55m
NOK 1,105($110)
5 times a day644km (400 miles)
Bus
10hrs
NOK 975($95)
4 times a day702km (436 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
NOK 965($95)
on demand567km (352 miles)

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Airports near Hamar

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hamar
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Hamar
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Hamar