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

The cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Rjukan is to line 890 ferry and drive and train which costs kr 700 - kr 1100 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balestrand to Rjukan is to line 890 ferry and drive which takes 5h 12m and costs kr 700 - kr 1200.

Is there a direct bus between Balestrand and Rjukan?

No, there is no direct bus from Balestrand to Rjukan. However, there are services departing from Balestrand kai and arriving at Rjukan torg via Sogndal skysstasjon, Lysaker stasjon and Notodden skysstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Balestrand to Rjukan?

The distance between Balestrand and Rjukan is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Balestrand to Rjukan without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 12h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 41m to get from Balestrand to Rjukan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balestrand to Rjukan bus from?

Balestrand to Rjukan bus services, operated by SKYSS, depart from Balestrand kai station.

Where does the Balestrand to Rjukan bus arrive?

Balestrand to Rjukan bus services, operated by SKYSS, arrive at Sogndal skysstasjon station.

Where can I stay near Rjukan?

There are 100+ hotels available in Rjukan.

Balestrand to Rjukan - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balestrand to Rjukan by ferry, train, 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, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Flåm stasjonferry 890
2. Take the train from Flåm stasjon to Hokksund stasjontrain F4
3. Take the bus from Notodden skysstasjon to Rjukan torgbus 185
12h 41m
Line 890 ferry, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Vik kaiferry 890
2. Drive from Vik kai to Myrdal stasjoncar
3. Take the train from Myrdal stasjon to Geilo stasjontrain F4 / ...
4. Drive from Geilo stasjon to Rjukancar
6h 5m
kr 705–1,050
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balestrand kai to Sogndal skysstasjonbus 820
2. Take the bus from Sogndal skysstasjon to Lysaker stasjonbus
3. Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Notodden skysstasjonbus Vy1
4. Take the bus from Notodden skysstasjon to Rjukan torgbus 185
13h 26m
Line 890 ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Vik kaiferry 890
2. Drive from Vik kai to Rjukancar
5h 12m
kr 735–1,120
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
2. Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Seljestad vektstasjonbus 930
3. Take the bus from Seljestad vektstasjon to Åmot Vinje Krobus
4. Take the bus from Åmot Vinje Kro to Rjukan torgbus 143
13h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 463.6 km
Duration: 12h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Balestrand kai to Rjukan torg via Sogndal skysstasjon, Lysaker stasjon, and Notodden skysstasjon in around 13h 26m.

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