What is the cheapest way to get from Aurland to Balestrand?

The cheapest way to get from Aurland to Balestrand is to ferry which costs kr 270 - kr 310 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aurland to Balestrand?

The fastest way to get from Aurland to Balestrand is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs kr 270 - kr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Aurland and Balestrand?

No, there is no direct bus from Aurland to Balestrand. However, there are services departing from Aurland and arriving at Balestrand kai via Sogndal skysstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct ferry between Aurland and Balestrand?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Aurland kai and arriving at Balestrand kai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Aurland to Balestrand?

The distance between Aurland and Balestrand is 52 km.

How do I travel from Aurland to Balestrand without a car?

The best way to get from Aurland to Balestrand without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 10m and costs kr 270 - kr 310.

How long does it take to get from Aurland to Balestrand?

The ferry from Aurland kai to Balestrand kai takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Aurland to Balestrand bus from?

Aurland to Balestrand bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, depart from Aurland station.

Where does the Aurland to Balestrand bus arrive?

Aurland to Balestrand bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, arrive at Sogndal skysstasjon station.

Where can I stay near Balestrand?

There are 53+ hotels available in Balestrand.

Aurland to Balestrand - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car

There are 3 ways to get from Aurland to Balestrand by ferry, bus, or car

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

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Aurland kai to Balestrand kai890
1h 10m
kr 270–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aurland to Sogndal skysstasjonNw420
2. Take the bus from Sogndal skysstasjon to Balestrand kai820
3h 44m
kr 1,089–1,336
Drive, line 890 ferry
1. Drive from Aurland to Vik kai
2. Take the ferry from Vik kai to Balestrand kai890
1h 47m
kr 304–436

Aurland to Balestrand by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

1h 10mAverage Duration

kr 270Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aurland to Balestrand.

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Distance: 52.2 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Aurland, Norway and Balestrand, Norway?

Norled operates a ferry from Aurland kai to Balestrand kai once daily. Tickets cost kr 270–310 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurland to Balestrand kai via Sogndal skysstasjon in around 3h 44m.

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