How to travel from Trondheim to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Trondheim and Flåm is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Trondheim to Flåm by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,570($250)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,125($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Myrdal stasjon.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,330($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai and then to Flåm kai.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,895($380)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trondheim and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Trondheim to Flåm by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,105 ($110) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,570 ($250).

The distance between Trondheim and Flåm is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Trondheim and Flåm by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trondheim to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 2,570 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Trondheim and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,105 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trondheim and Flåm. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trondheim to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Myrdal stasjon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Sj Nord and Norwegian Railways run train services between Trondheim and Flåm. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trondheim and Flåm. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trondheim to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lillehammer skysstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Trondheim and Flåm. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Trondheim and Flåm. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

Hurtigruten and Norled run the ferry services between Trondheim and Flåm. Ferries run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trondheim to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Trondheim and Flåm. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trondheim to Flåm is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around NOK 1,125 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trondheim and Flåm

Transport options from Trondheim to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
NOK 2,570($250)
twice daily720km (448 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 45m
NOK 1,105($110)
every 20 mins639km (397 miles)
Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus7h 55m
NOK 2,305($225)
every 20 mins686km (426 miles)
Bus
11hrs
NOK 1,125($110)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Train
12h 40m
NOK 1,330($130)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Ferry
1 day 10h
NOK 3,895($380)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Drive
7hrs
NOK 790($77)
on demand462km (287 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm