How to travel from Stavanger to Hammerfest, Norway
The distance between Stavanger and Hammerfest is around 1,610km (1,000 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stavanger to Hammerfest by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hammerfest → Stavanger if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Hammerfest (HFT).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costNOK 3,985($390)
Widerøe
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bergen busstasjon then Førde rutebilstasjon and then to Midtgård then take a ferry to Tromsø Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Alta sentrum and then to Hammerfest bussterminal.
- Duration4 days 3h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 7,685($750)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Oslo S then Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 4,865($475)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stavanger and Hammerfest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Hammerfest by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,785 ($175) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,985 ($390).
The distance between Stavanger and Hammerfest is around 1,610km (1,000 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,527km (949 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Stavanger and Hammerfest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Hammerfest is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 3,985 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Hammerfest, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,785 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stavanger and Hammerfest. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Hammerfest (HFT). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stavanger and Hammerfest. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Hammerfest (HFT). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stavanger and Hammerfest. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and arrive at Hammerfest (HFT) - via Bergen (BGO). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Stavanger to Hammerfest. There is however a flight that goes via Bergen (BGO) and Tromso (TOS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stavanger to Hammerfest typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and and arrive into Hammerfest (HFT).
The closest major airport to Hammerfest is Hammerfest Airport (HFT) (HFT) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Hammerfest. Hasvik Airport (HAA) (HAA) 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 Stavanger and Hammerfest. The distance is around 2,338km (1,453 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stavanger to Hammerfest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 3,985 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stavanger and Hammerfest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 55m | NOK 3,985($390) | every 30 mins | 1,610km (1,000 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5hrs | NOK 1,785($175) | 5 times a week | 1,669km (1,037 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | NOK 3,955($385) | 5 times a day | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
| Bus to Nesttun terminal, Fly | 8h 10m | NOK 5,125($500) | every 3 hours | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4 days 3h | NOK 7,685($750) | 5 times a week | 2,449km (1,522 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 14h | NOK 4,865($475) | once daily | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 22h | NOK 1,990($195) | 6 times a week | 2,931km (1,821 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | NOK 5,155($505) | on demand | 2,338km (1,453 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stavanger and Hammerfest
Train operators
Go-Ahead Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Ferry operators
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Vy Buss
Airports near Hammerfest
The following major airports near Hammerfest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Hammerfest
Hasvik Airport (HAA)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Hammerfest
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Hammerfest