How to travel from Voss to Kongsberg, Norway

The distance between Voss and Kongsberg is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Kongsberg stasjon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,095($105)
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Train

Take the train to Hokksund stasjon.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 470($46)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Geilo stasjon and then to Tråkka.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 225($22)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kongsberg.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Voss and Kongsberg

There are several options for getting from Voss to Kongsberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 225 ($22) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 510 ($50).

The distance between Voss and Kongsberg is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Voss and Kongsberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Voss to Kongsberg is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 510 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Voss and Kongsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 225 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Voss and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Voss to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hokksund stasjon. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Voss and Kongsberg. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Voss and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Voss to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bu terminal and Geilo stasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SKYSS and Brakar run regular bus services between Voss and Kongsberg. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Voss to Kongsberg. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Kongsberg stasjon. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kongsberg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Voss and Kongsberg. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Voss to Kongsberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 470 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Voss and Kongsberg

Transport options from Voss to Kongsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
NOK 1,095($105)
hourly537km (334 miles)
Train
5h 10m
NOK 470($46)
6 times a week322km (200 miles)
Bus
6hrs
NOK 225($22)
once daily307km (191 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
NOK 510($50)
on demand299km (186 miles)

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Airports near Kongsberg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Kongsberg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Kongsberg