The distance between Svalbard and Geirangerfjord is around 2,399km (1,490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord by plane, ferry, taxi, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geirangerfjord → Svalbard if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.
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Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then take a taxi to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.
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Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Sandane (SDN) then drive to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger.
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Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Langvatn.
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Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Linge ferjekai.
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There are several options for getting from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord by plane, ferry, taxi, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 3,425 ($335) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 6,130 ($600).
The distance between Svalbard and Geirangerfjord is around 2,399km (1,490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,817km (1,129 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Svalbard and Geirangerfjord by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord is to fly, then take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx NOK 6,130 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Svalbard and Geirangerfjord is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 3,425 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord. We recommend that you fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 8h 15m.
The closest major airport to Geirangerfjord is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord. Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 3,425 ($335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 8h 15m | NOK 3,425($335) | once daily | 2,571km (1,598 miles) |
Plane, Taxi and Ferry | 7hrs | NOK 6,130($600) | once daily | 2,502km (1,555 miles) |
Plane, Car and Ferry | 7h 35m | NOK 5,495($535) | every 4 hours | 2,494km (1,550 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 50m | NOK 4,285($420) | 6 times a week | 2,399km (1,490 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | NOK 4,120($400) | once daily | 2,497km (1,551 miles) |
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Widerøe
Nettbuss AS
Geiranger Fjordservice
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The following major airports near Geirangerfjord offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.