How to travel from Svalbard to Åndalsnes, Norway

The distance between Svalbard and Åndalsnes is around 2,385km (1,482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Svalbard to Åndalsnes by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÅndalsnesSvalbard if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,955($385)
Operated by

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Fly to Alesund (AES), Bus

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Alesund (AES) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,650($355)
Operated by

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Fly to Kristiansund (KSU), bus

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Kristiansund (KSU) then take the bus to Molde trafikkterminal and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,210($410)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,660($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Svalbard and Åndalsnes

There are several options for getting from Svalbard to Åndalsnes by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NOK 3,650 ($355) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,955 ($385).

The distance between Svalbard and Åndalsnes is around 2,385km (1,482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,762km (1,095 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Svalbard and Åndalsnes by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Svalbard to Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 3,955 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Svalbard and Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 3,650 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Svalbard to Åndalsnes. We recommend that you fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Åndalsnes stasjon. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Åndalsnes is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes. Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Svalbard to Åndalsnes is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 3,955 ($385).

How do I get from Svalbard to Åndalsnes

Compare travel optionsbetween Svalbard and Åndalsnes

Transport options from Svalbard to Åndalsnes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 60m
NOK 3,955($385)
every 4 hours2,437km (1,514 miles)
Fly to Alesund (AES), Bus
7h 20m
NOK 3,650($355)
twice daily2,529km (1,572 miles)
Fly to Kristiansund (KSU), bus
7h 30m
NOK 4,210($410)
every 4 hours2,531km (1,572 miles)
Plane and Train
8h 55m
NOK 3,660($355)
5 times a week2,385km (1,482 miles)

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Airports near Åndalsnes

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

MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Åndalsnes
KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Åndalsnes
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Åndalsnes