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

The cheapest way to get from Vardø to Kirkenes is to bus which costs kr 350 - kr 490 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vardø to Kirkenes is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs kr 350 - kr 490.

Is there a direct bus between Vardø and Kirkenes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vardø rådhus and arriving at Kirkenes sentrum. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct ferry between Vardø and Kirkenes?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Vardø kystrutekai and arriving at Kirkenes kystrutekai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Vardø to Kirkenes?

The distance between Vardø and Kirkenes is 254 km.

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

The best way to get from Vardø to Kirkenes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs kr 350 - kr 490.

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

The bus from Vardø rådhus to Kirkenes sentrum takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Vardø to Kirkenes bus from?

Vardø to Kirkenes bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Vardø rådhus station.

Where does the Vardø to Kirkenes bus arrive?

Vardø to Kirkenes bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Kirkenes sentrum station.

Where can I stay near Kirkenes?

There are 39+ hotels available in Kirkenes.

Vardø to Kirkenes - 2 ways to travel via bus, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Vardø to Kirkenes by bus or car ferry (Hurtigruten)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vardø rådhus to Kirkenes sentrumbus 150
4h 21m
kr 350–490
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Vardø kystrutekai to Kirkenes kystrutekaicarferry Hur
5h 15m
kr 320–800

Vardø to Kirkenes by bus

23Weekly Buses

4h 21mAverage Duration

kr 350Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.8 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Snelandia operates a bus from Vardø rådhus to Kirkenes sentrum 3 times a day. Tickets cost kr 350–490 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Vardø kystrutekai to Kirkenes kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 500–800 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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