How to travel from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

The distance between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park by 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 Jostedalsbreen National ParkTrondheim if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal then Volda rutebilstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 995($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Ålesund Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stryn rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,010($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Briksdalsbre.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park

There are several options for getting from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 955 ($95) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 760 ($74).

The distance between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to drive which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 760 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 955 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you drive to Briksdalsbre. instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Moa trafikkterminal, Volda rutebilstasjon and Stryn rutebilstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Nettbuss AS and Kringom run regular bus services between Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal then Volda rutebilstasjon and then to Stryn rutebilstasjon. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Jostedalsbreen National Park is Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 995 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trondheim and Jostedalsbreen National Park

Transport options from Trondheim to Jostedalsbreen National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
NOK 995($95)
once daily448km (278 miles)
Bus via Moa trafikkterminal10h 25m
NOK 955($95)
once daily467km (290 miles)
Ferry and Bus
19h 25m
NOK 2,010($195)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
NOK 760($74)
on demand442km (275 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Jostedalsbreen National Park

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

SDN
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
HOV
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Jostedalsbreen National Park