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Can I drive from Oslo to Tromsø, and how long does it take?

Distance, driving time, the route through Sweden and winter closures.

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Short answer

Yes, you can drive from Oslo to Tromsø on a year-round road of about 1,600 km, and Visit Norway puts the driving time at roughly 30 hours. The E6 through Norway still has one ferry, from Bognes to Skarberget between Fauske and Narvik. Many drivers take the faster roads through Sweden or Finland instead.

Tromsø a red train crossing a bridge, a small airplane above and a ferry on blue water below

Why

  1. Visit Norway states that a 1,600 km highway, open all year, connects Tromsø with Oslo, with a driving time of about 30 hours.
  2. Visit Northern Norway notes that there is still one ferry on the E6, from Bognes to Skarberget between Bodø/Fauske and Narvik.
  3. According to Visit Northern Norway, many people take the fast roads through Sweden or Finland, while others choose the slower and more scenic Norwegian roads.

Details

In winter, mountain passes on the E6 occasionally close because of bad weather, and Saltfjellet between Mo i Rana and Rognan is among the most frequent closures. The passes generally open again after a few hours. Updated road information is on the website of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) and on the radio.

Tip

If time is short, compare the drive with a flight: Visit Tromsø gives a flight time from Oslo of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

What may differ

In winter the trip can take longer, since mountain passes on the E6 may close for a few hours in bad weather.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Road conditions can change, so check Statens vegvesen before you travel.

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