How to travel from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord, Norway

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.

5 routes found

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 GeirangerfjordSvalbard if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Alesund (AES) then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,425($335)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Plane, Taxi and Ferry

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then take a taxi to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a ferry to Geiranger hurtigbåtkai.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,130($600)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Plane, Car and Ferry

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Sandane (SDN) then drive to Hellesylt then take a ferry to Geiranger.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,495($535)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Otta stasjon then take the bus to Langvatn.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,285($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Molde (MOL) then take the bus to Linge ferjekai.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,120($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Svalbard and Geirangerfjord

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord

Compare travel optionsbetween Svalbard and Geirangerfjord

Transport options from Svalbard to Geirangerfjord
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
8h 15m
NOK 3,425($335)
once daily2,571km (1,598 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Ferry
7hrs
NOK 6,130($600)
once daily2,502km (1,555 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry
7h 35m
NOK 5,495($535)
every 4 hours2,494km (1,550 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus
8h 50m
NOK 4,285($420)
6 times a week2,399km (1,490 miles)
Plane and Bus
7h 35m
NOK 4,120($400)
once daily2,497km (1,551 miles)

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Airports near Geirangerfjord

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

HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Geirangerfjord
SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Geirangerfjord
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Geirangerfjord