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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alta is to fly and bus which costs kr 1300 - kr 3500 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alta is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs kr 1600 - kr 4000.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alta?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alta is 2096 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Alta, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Alta?

Alta is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 2:10 AM in Edinburgh and 3:10 AM in Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 54+ hotels available in Alta.

Edinburgh to Alta - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alta by train, plane, or bus

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

Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Alta
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Alta (ALF)plane ABZ - ALF
17h 21m
kr 2,147–5,382
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Sorkjosen, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sorkjosen (SOJ)plane EDI - SOJ
2. Take the bus from Alvheim to Maskinsvingenbus
14h 48m
kr 1,323–3,473
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lakselv Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lakselv Airport (LKL)plane EDI - LKL
2. Take the bus from Lakselv lufthavn Banak to Olderfjord bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Olderfjord bussterminal to Alta Helsesenterbus
14h 34m
kr 1,703–4,933
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)plane EDI - TOS
2. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Maskinsvingenbus
15h 3m
kr 2,346–4,458
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Alta
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alta (ALF)plane EDI - ALF
10h 25m
kr 1,663–3,983

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Alta (ALF) flights

20Weekly Planes

17h 50mAverage Duration

kr 1,640Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Alta.

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Distance: 2,096.3 km
Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alta, Norway?

Lufthansa and Airbus France fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alta (ALF) twice a week.

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