How to travel from Tromsø to Flåm, Norway
The distance between Tromsø and Flåm is around 1,379km (857 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tromsø to Flåm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Flåm → Tromsø if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tromso (TOS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costNOK 4,445($435)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Narvik bussterminal, Stockholm, Oslo then Hagafoss and then to Flåm stasjon.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,115($110)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai and then to Flåm kai.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 8,200($800)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bromsgård then take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Oslo S and then to Myrdal stasjon.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,320($130)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Flåm Station.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Distance1,878km (1,167 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tromsø and Flåm
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tromsø to Flåm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,115 ($110) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,445 ($435).
The distance between Tromsø and Flåm is around 1,379km (857 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,117km (694 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Tromsø and Flåm by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tromsø to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 4,445 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Tromsø and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,115 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tromsø and Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Tromso (TOS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tromsø and Flåm. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tromsø to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Narvik bussterminal, Stockholm, Oslo and Hagafoss. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Troms Fylkestrafikk, The Arctic Route, FlixBus, Vy Travel AB, Vy Buss and SKYSS run regular bus services between Tromsø and Flåm. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tromsø and Flåm. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 18h and departs once daily.
Hurtigruten and Norled run the ferry services between Tromsø and Flåm. Ferries run once daily and take around 3 days 18h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tromsø to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Tromso (TOS) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Tromsø and Flåm. The distance is around 1,878km (1,167 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tromsø to Flåm is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 1,805 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tromsø and Flåm
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 60m | NOK 4,445($435) | twice daily | 1,460km (907 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 5m | NOK 2,020($195) | 5 times a day | 1,492km (927 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 15m | NOK 1,805($175) | every 20 mins | 1,379km (857 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | NOK 1,115($110) | 5 times a week | 2,578km (1,602 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 18h | NOK 8,200($800) | once daily | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
| Ferry via Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai | 3 days 19h | NOK 8,200($800) | once daily | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | NOK 1,320($130) | once daily | 2,472km (1,536 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | NOK 3,185($310) | on demand | 1,878km (1,167 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tromsø and Flåm
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vy Buss
The Arctic Route
Vy Travel AB
Ferry operators
Norled
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Flyr
Train operators
Flytoget
Vy Nattåg
Airports near Flåm
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Flåm
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Flåm
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Flåm