How to travel from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands, Norway
The distance between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands is around 1,148km (713 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lofoten Islands → Stavanger if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Leknes (LKN).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNOK 3,330($325)
Widerøe
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Oslo S, Hamar stasjon then Trondheim S and then to Fauske then take the bus to Sortland bru kryss.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 3,380($330)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 1,955 ($190) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,330 ($325).
The distance between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands is around 1,148km (713 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,077km (669 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Stavanger and Lofoten Islands by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 3,330 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 1,955 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands. We recommend that you fly from Stavanger (SVG) to Leknes (LKN). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stavanger and Lofoten Islands. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and arrive at Leknes (LKN) - via Bodo (BOO). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands. There is however a flight that goes via Bodo (BOO). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stavanger to Lofoten Islands typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Stavanger (SVG) and and arrive into Leknes (LKN).
The closest major airport to Lofoten Islands is Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) which is approximately 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands. Helle Airport (SVJ) (SVJ) 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 Lofoten Islands. The distance is around 2,241km (1,393 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 Stavanger to Lofoten Islands is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 3,330 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stavanger and Lofoten Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 60m | NOK 3,330($325) | hourly | 1,148km (713 miles) |
| Fly to Svolvaer (SVJ) | 3h 10m | NOK 3,075($300) | every 20 mins | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | NOK 3,380($330) | twice daily | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 2 days 19h | NOK 6,200($605) | once daily | 1,791km (1,113 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | NOK 3,810($370) | on demand | 2,241km (1,393 miles) |
| Train, Car and Ferry | 1 day 10h | NOK 1,955($190) | once daily | 2,599km (1,615 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stavanger and Lofoten Islands
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Ferry operators
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airports near Lofoten Islands
The following major airports near Lofoten Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Leknes Airport (LKN)
- Distance
- 1km (0 miles) from Lofoten Islands
Helle Airport (SVJ)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Lofoten Islands
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Lofoten Islands