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 49m.

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 49m 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 331 km. The road distance is 528.1 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 36m 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 528 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Alta to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 52+ 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)ALF - TOS
2. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai
6h 36m
Fly to Andøya Andenes Airport, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Andøya Andenes Airport (ANX)ALF - ANX
2. Take the bus from Andenes lufthavn to Risøyhamn kai
3. Take the car ferry from Risøyhamn kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai
9h 32m
kr 812–2,727
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Storslett terminal190
2. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Nordkjosbotn160
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Bjerkvik100
4. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Eriks gate200
12h 2m
kr 1,738–2,507
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Burfjord bensinstasjon150
2. Take the ferry from Burfjord kai to Skjervøy kai9
3. Take the ferry from Skjervøy kai to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai3
4. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai2
12h 25m
Drive 528.1 km
1. Drive from Alta to Harstad528.1 km
7h 49m
kr 1,137–1,642
Bus, ferry via Finnsnes
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Storslett terminal190
2. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Nordkjosbotn160
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Buktamoen100 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Finnsnes kai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai2
12h 16m
Bus, car ferry via Tromsø
1. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Tromsø Prostneset150
2. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
14h 15m
kr 2,348–3,776
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Øksfjord rådhus203
2. Take the car ferry from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
18h 54m
kr 1,076–2,641

Alta to Harstad by bus

1Weekly Buses

12h 2mAverage Duration

kr 1,738Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.6 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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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