How to travel from Trondheim to Alesund, Norway

The distance between Trondheim and Alesund is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Alesund (AES).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,835($180)
Operated by

Widerøe

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Skateflukaia.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
Operated by

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ålesund Hurtigrutekai.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,640($160)
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Drive

Drive to Ålesund.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance406km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trondheim and Alesund

There are several options for getting from Trondheim to Alesund by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,835 ($180).

The distance between Trondheim and Alesund is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Trondheim and Alesund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trondheim to Alesund is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,835 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Trondheim and Alesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 615 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trondheim and Alesund. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trondheim and Alesund. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Trondheim and Alesund with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Trondheim and Alesund. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Trondheim and Alesund. The ferry typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Trondheim and Alesund. Ferries run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Trondheim and Alesund. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and arrive at Alesund (AES). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Trondheim and Alesund with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Widerøe and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Trondheim and Alesund. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and and arrive into Alesund (AES). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Trondheim to Alesund typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and and arrive into Alesund (AES).

The closest major airport to Alesund is Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Alesund. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) 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 Trondheim and Alesund. The distance is around 406km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trondheim to Alesund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 615 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trondheim and Alesund

Transport options from Trondheim to Alesund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
NOK 1,835($180)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
NOK 615($60)
twice daily306km (190 miles)
Ferry
14h 30m
NOK 1,640($160)
once daily325km (202 miles)
Drive
6hrs
NOK 695($68)
on demand406km (253 miles)

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Airports near Alesund

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

AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Alesund
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Alesund
MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Alesund