What is the cheapest way to get from Alta to Harstad?

The cheapest way to get from Alta to Harstad is to drive which costs kr 1100 - kr 1700 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alta to Harstad?

The fastest way to get from Alta to Harstad is to drive which takes 7h 51m and costs kr 1100 - kr 1700.

Is there a direct bus between Alta and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Alta to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Alta Helsesenter and arriving at Eriks gate via Storslett terminal, Nordkjosbotn and Bjerkvik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Alta to Harstad?

The distance between Alta and Harstad is 332 km. The road distance is 528.9 km.

How do I travel from Alta to Harstad without a car?

The best way to get from Alta to Harstad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs kr 1700 - kr 2600.

How long does it take to get from Alta to Harstad?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Alta to Harstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alta to Harstad bus from?

Alta to Harstad bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Alta Helsesenter station.

Where does the Alta to Harstad bus arrive?

Alta to Harstad bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Storslett terminal station.

Can I drive from Alta to Harstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Alta to Harstad is 529 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Alta to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 54+ hotels available in Harstad.

Alta to Harstad - 8 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Alta to Harstad by plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, ferry
best
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)plane ALF - TOS
2. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry
6h 38m
Fly to Andøya Andenes Airport, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Andøya Andenes Airport (ANX)plane ALF - ANX
2. Take the bus from Andenes lufthavn to Risøyhamn kaibus
3. Take the car ferry from Risøyhamn kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry
10h 57m
kr 812–2,627
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Storslett terminalbus 190
2. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Nordkjosbotnbus 160
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Bjerkvikbus 100
4. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Eriks gatebus 200
12h 2m
kr 1,738–2,507
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Burfjord bensinstasjonbus 150
2. Take the ferry from Burfjord kai to Skjervøy kaiferry 9
3. Take the ferry from Skjervøy kai to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkaiferry 3
4. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
12h 25m
Drive 528.9 km
1. Drive from Alta to Harstadcar 528.9 km
7h 51m
kr 1,151–1,663
Bus, ferry via Finnsnes
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Storslett terminalbus 190
2. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Nordkjosbotnbus 160
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Buktamoenbus 100 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Finnsnes kai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
12h 16m
Bus, car ferry via Tromsø
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Tromsø Prostnesetbus 150
2. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
14h 15m
kr 1,438–2,519
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Øksfjord rådhusbus 203
2. Take the car ferry from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
18h 54m
kr 1,076–2,541

Alta to Harstad by bus

1Weekly Buses

12h 2mAverage Duration

kr 1,738Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Alta, Norway and Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway?

You can take a bus from Alta Helsesenter to Eriks gate via Storslett terminal, Nordkjosbotn, and Bjerkvik in around 12h 2m.

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