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

The cheapest way to get from Hammerfest to Alta is to bus which costs kr 210 - kr 300 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hammerfest to Alta is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs kr 300 - kr 440.

Is there a direct bus between Hammerfest and Alta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hammerfest bussterminal and arriving at Alta Helsesenter. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Hammerfest to Alta?

The distance between Hammerfest and Alta is 142 km. The road distance is 140 km.

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

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Alta without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs kr 210 - kr 300.

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

The bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta Helsesenter takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hammerfest to Alta bus from?

Hammerfest to Alta bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Hammerfest bussterminal station.

Where does the Hammerfest to Alta bus arrive?

Hammerfest to Alta bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Alta Helsesenter station.

Can I drive from Hammerfest to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammerfest to Alta is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Hammerfest to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 47+ hotels available in Alta.

Hammerfest to Alta - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Hammerfest to Alta by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta Helsesenter100
2h 13m
kr 210–300
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Alta hurtigbåtterminalB330
2h 53m
kr 344–455
Drive 140 km
1. Drive from Hammerfest to Alta140 km
2h 6m
kr 303–437
Bus via Alta lufthavn
1. Take the bus from Rådhusplassen to Alta lufthavnFb95
2h 59m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Øksfjord kystrutekaiHur
2. Drive from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Alta
4h 42m
kr 434–949

Hammerfest to Alta by bus

12Weekly Buses

2h 13mAverage Duration

kr 210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hammerfest to Alta.

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Distance: 141.6 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Hammerfest, Norway and Alta, Norway?

Snelandia operates a bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta Helsesenter twice daily. Tickets cost kr 210–300 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Snelandia operates a ferry from Hammerfest havn to Alta hurtigbåtterminal twice daily. Tickets cost kr 300–400 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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