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How do I get to Alta?

Direct flights, buses in Finnmark and the drive along the E6.

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Short answer

The quickest way to Alta is to fly: Alta Airport has direct flights from Oslo in under 2 hours and from Tromsø in 35 minutes. One daily bus runs from Tromsø to Alta and takes 6 to 7 hours, and Hammerfest has 1–3 daily departures. By car, follow the E6 from Tromsø.

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

Why

  1. Visit Norway states that Alta Airport has direct connections to Oslo, Tromsø and several towns in the region, with a flight time of less than 2 hours from Oslo.
  2. From Tromsø to Alta there is one daily bus, which takes 6 to 7 hours, according to Visit Norway.
  3. The airport bus, run by Snelandia, takes about 10 minutes from Alta Airport to the city centre, according to Avinor.

Details

Visit Norway advises careful planning for bus travel in Finnmark: the bus from Hammerfest takes 2.5 hours, from Honningsvåg there are 1–2 daily departures taking 4 hours, and Kirkenes to Alta takes 11 hours with 3 departures a week. All roads are open all year, but some mountain passes may close for short periods in winter. From Hammerfest, drive road 94 to Skaidi and then the E6 to Alta.

Tip

Driving from Tromsø in winter, check road conditions first, as Kvænangsfjellet on the E6 between Storslett and Burfjord is among the most frequent winter closures.

What may differ

There is no train to Alta: Norway's railway network runs from Kristiansand in the south to Bodø above the Arctic Circle.

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This answer is for reference only. Timetables can change, so check the airlines and bus companies before you travel.

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