How to travel from Stavanger to Kirkenes, Norway
The distance between Stavanger and Kirkenes is around 1,740km (1,081 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Stavanger to Kirkenes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkenes → Stavanger if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Kirkenes (KKN).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 3,615($355)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Lysaker stasjon, Hamar stasjon then Trondheim S and then to Bodø then take a ferry to Hammerfest Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to AMFI Kirkenes.
- Duration3 days
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNOK 7,910($770)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stavanger and Kirkenes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Kirkenes by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NOK 2,950 ($290) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,615 ($355).
The distance between Stavanger and Kirkenes is around 1,740km (1,081 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,640km (1,019 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Stavanger and Kirkenes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Kirkenes is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 3,615 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Kirkenes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,950 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stavanger and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stavanger and Kirkenes. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Kirkenes (KKN). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stavanger and Kirkenes. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and arrive at Kirkenes (KKN) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Stavanger to Kirkenes. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Stavanger to Kirkenes typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and and arrive into Kirkenes (KKN).
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 Stavanger and Kirkenes. The distance is around 2,344km (1,457 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stavanger to Kirkenes is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NOK 3,615 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stavanger and Kirkenes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | NOK 3,615($355) | 4 times a day | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | NOK 2,950($290) | every 20 mins | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Bus to Nesttun terminal, Fly | 8h 55m | NOK 4,295($420) | 4 times a day | 1,932km (1,201 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days | NOK 7,910($770) | 6 times a week | 2,795km (1,737 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 1h | NOK 7,020($685) | 6 times a week | 2,825km (1,755 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | NOK 3,985($390) | on demand | 2,344km (1,457 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stavanger and Kirkenes
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Nettbuss AS
Ferry operators
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