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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Alta is to fly and line 42 bus which costs kr 750 - kr 950 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Alta is to fly and line 42 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs kr 750 - kr 950.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Alta?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkenes to Alta. However, there are services departing from Kirkenes sentrum and arriving at Granshagen via Varangerbotn bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Alta?

The distance between Kirkenes and Alta is 272 km. The road distance is 461.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Alta without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs kr 650 - kr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kirkenes to Alta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkenes to Alta bus from?

Kirkenes to Alta bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Kirkenes sentrum station.

Where does the Kirkenes to Alta bus arrive?

Kirkenes to Alta bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Varangerbotn bussterminal station.

Can I drive from Kirkenes to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkenes to Alta is 462 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Kirkenes to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 49+ hotels available in Alta.

Kirkenes to Alta - 5 ways to travel via plane, line 42 bus, bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Kirkenes to Alta by plane, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly from Kirkenes Airport, line 42 bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Alta (ALF)plane KKN - ALF
2. Take the bus from Alta lufthavn to Alta sentrumbus
3h 25m
kr 793–933
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Varangerbotn bussterminalbus 150
2. Take the bus from Varangerbotn bussterminal to Granshagenbus 120
9h 21m
kr 695–1,018
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Øksfjord kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Øksfjord rådhus to Alta Helsesenterbus 203
30h 11m
kr 1,658–3,852
Drive 461.7 km
1. Drive from Kirkenes to Altacar 461.7 km
6h 32m
kr 949–1,371
Bus to Vadsø Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Vadsø lufthavnbus
2. Fly from Vadsø Airport (VDS) to Alta (ALF)plane VDS - ALF
8h 57m
kr 1,005–1,223

Kirkenes to Alta by bus

6Weekly Buses

9h 21mAverage Duration

kr 695Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkenes to Alta.

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Distance: 272.2 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Granshagen via Varangerbotn bussterminal in around 9h 21m.

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