Alta, Norway, is primarily served by Alta Airport (ALF) for air travel and Alta Harbor for sea connections, both conveniently located just a few kilometers from the city center. The city also acts as a crucial road junction where European routes E6 and E45 meet.
Alta Airport (ALF) offers direct flights from Oslo (approximately 2 hours) and Tromsø (around 30-35 minutes) with Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian. Widerøe provides connections to other smaller towns in Finnmark. A new direct route from Frankfurt (Germany) is anticipated to commence in December 2025 via Discover Airlines. An airport bus, operated by Snelandia, connects the airport to the city center in about 10 minutes, and taxis are also available.
Regional bus services, primarily operated by Snelandia, connect Alta to Tromsø (a journey of about 6-6.5 hours) and other towns in Finnmark such as Karasjok, Kautokeino, and Hammerfest. Buses to Kirkenes typically involve a transfer and can take 8.5 to 9.5 hours, with fares around 694 NOK. Tickets can be purchased via the Snelandia Mobillett app for a potentially cheaper fare, or directly on board.
From Alta Harbor, speedboats operated by Vargsundekspressen offer connections to Hammerfest via Storekorsnes, with a travel time of approximately 1.5 hours, running Sunday to Friday. These services, which also reach destinations like Seiland, do not accommodate cars.
Alta is accessible via the European roads E6 and E45. Driving from Tromsø to Alta takes approximately 6-6.5 hours. Car rentals are available from companies such as Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Budget, and Europcar, with average daily prices ranging from $90-$150. Rates can be lower, particularly in months like May, when prices might average around $70 per day.
There are no direct train services to Alta due to its northern location.
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