Travel to Oppdal

How to get to Oppdal

Oppdal is an easily accessible destination, no matter how you choose to travel. Here, you’ll find information about the different transportation options to our mountain village.

By car

Oppdal is located along the E6, the main highway between Oslo and Trondheim. The distance from Oslo is approximately 400 km (5-6 hours), while from Trondheim, it’s about 120 km (1.5 hours). The roads are well-maintained, and the journey offers spectacular Norwegian scenery along the way. If you’re coming from the west coast, you can take Route 70 from Kristiansund (about 3 hours) or Molde (about 2.5 hours).

By train

The Dovre Line stops in the heart of Oppdal’s town center, and the train journey itself is a great experience. The train from Oslo takes around 5 hours, while from Trondheim, it’s about 1.5 hours. You can book your train tickets at entur.no or Vy. There are several daily departures—check schedules and book tickets at vy.no.

By bus

Several express buses connect Oppdal with cities such as Trondheim, Oslo, and Kristiansund. The bus ride takes around 6-7 hours from Oslo and about 2 hours from Trondheim. For updated schedules and ticket booking, visit entur.no.

By plane

The nearest airport is Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD). From Værnes, you can easily take a train to Oppdal, a journey of about 2 hours. Alternatively, you can rent a car at the airport for a more flexible travel option.

No matter how you choose to travel, we warmly welcome you to Oppdal – the perfect starting point for nature experiences all year round!

Foto: Oppdal Turisthotell

Useful links for your journey here

Road reports

Before you start your journey, check the current traffic reports on the Norwegian Public Roads Administration website.

Weather forcast

For the latest weather forecast in Oppdal, visit yr.no

Car rental in Oppdal

AVIS offers car rentals right by the train and bus station in Oppdal, for car rental bookings AVIS.

Taxi in Oppdal

We have several taxi companies in Oppdal, including Trønder Taxi and Mæhle Taxi, that can take you closer to popular hiking destinations.

Public transport services

AtB operates bus routes in Oppdal and provides transportation to key areas within the municipality. Check the timetables at atb.no

FOTO: SJ NORGE