Rome2Rio

How to get fromVaasa to Lofotenby car ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or night train

Find Transport to Lofoten

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Vaasa to Lofoten by car ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

  1. Car ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Umeå Östra station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain train
    3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Narvik stationtrain train 98
    4. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Lyngvær østbus bus 300
    24h 8m
    kr 1,743–2,290

  2. Fly to Svolvær Airport, Helle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)plane plane VAA - SVJ
    34h 26m
    kr 1,566–6,269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob1
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Pääovibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Töre busstationbus bus 11
    4. Take the bus from Töre busstation to Kiruna Stadshustorgetbus bus 10
    5. Take the bus from Kiruna Stadshustorget to Narvik Bromsgårdbus bus 2 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Lyngvær østbus bus 300
    24h 27m
    kr 1,803–3,168

  4. Drive  1,173.7 km

    1. Drive from Vaasa to Lofotencar car 1,173.7 km
    15h 33m
    kr 2,432–3,513

  5. Fly to Leknes, bus

    1. Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Leknes (LKN)plane plane VAA - LKN
    2. Take the bus from Lufthavnveien kryss to Lyngvær østbus bus
    31h 4m
    kr 1,574–6,276

  6. Car ferry, train, night train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain train
    3. Take the nighttrain from Boden Centralstation to Narvik stasjonnighttrain night train
    4. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Lyngvær østbus bus 300
    24h 20m
    kr 1,755–2,497

  7. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Umeå Centralstation to Kiruna stationbus bus 991
    3. Take the bus from Kiruna station to Narvik busstationbus bus 2 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Narvik bussterminal to Lyngvær østbus bus 300
    25h 27m

Vaasa to Lofoten by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,803Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Vaasa to Lofoten.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,037.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 8m

What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Lofoten, Norway?

You can take a bus from Tulo to Lofoten via 12, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum, Töre busstation, Kiruna Stadshustorget, Bromsgård, and Lyngvær øst in around 24h 27m. Alternatively, Finnair, Widerøe, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ) 4 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Norway

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There