How to get to Beitostølen

Beitostølen is located at the entrance to Jotunheimen and is easy to reach by both car and bus. Here you will find an overview of the most common travel methods, so you can plan your trip in the best possible way.

By car:
Beitostølen is located along county road 51 and has good road connections from both east and west. The drive from Oslo takes around 3.5 hours, and from Fagernes approximately 45 minutes. The roads are well plowed in winter, but we recommend checking the weather and road conditions before departure.

By bus:
There are daily bus departures from Oslo to Fagernes, and from here you can take a local bus directly to Beitostølen. The bus connections are frequent and adapted to further travel to the mountains.

No matter which mode of transportation you choose, Beitostølen is an accessible and inviting destination all year round.

Welcome to the mountains!

 

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New express bus route between Oslo, Fagernes and Bergen

Travel comfortably with Vy express VY450 over the mountains between Oslo and Bergen, or between Oslo, Fagernes and Beitostølen.

MB Bitihorn Magnus Kvame JVB Travel (145)

M/B Bitihorn

M/B Bitihorn – summer season 2026

M/B Bitihorn will sail daily between Bygdin and Eidsbugarden from June 26 to September 13 .

Route and departures
  • From Bygdin (Bygdin Høyfjellshotell) to Torfinnsbu and Eidsbugarden
    • Departure at 09:05 and 13:30
  • Return from Eidsbugarden
    • Departure at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
Tickets

We recommend booking in advance via the travel planner at nor-way.no .

On the website

M/B Bitihorn - ferry Bygdin-Torfinnsbu-Eidsbugarden - Jotunheimen you will always find updated timetables, prices and ticket types (Standard/Flex).
Tickets can be purchased on board, but may be more expensive. Card and cash payments are accepted.

Luggage and bicycle
  • One piece of luggage included
  • Additional luggage, bicycles and special luggage can be ordered in advance during the booking process.
  • Extra luggage without passenger: 150 NOK per piece (advance order (travel@jvb.no) or by attendance)

Parking and transportation
  • Paid parking at Bygdin Høyfjellshotell and Eidsbugarden
  • Bus connections from Oslo and Bergen
  • From Eidsbugarden the boat corresponds with route 300 (Inland traffic) to/from Tyinkrysset

Parking 

There is a heated garage in the basement with an electric car charging station. Autopay is installed here, which automatically reads the license plate number for the most seamless parking possible. Take your time without having to think about when your parking expires. Cameras read your license plate number upon arrival and departure, and your parking ends automatically.

Prices:

  • 35,- per started hour

  • 250,- maximum price per continuous parking within 24 hours

EasyPark tariff group: 0038

Payment options:

  • Automatic withdrawal: Use the Autopay app or register at autopay.io.

  • Pay upon departure: Enter your registration number at the payment machine and pay by card.

  • Pay with app: Use Autopay or EasyPark (not available at Avinor airports).

  • Pay within 48 hours: On onepark.no or autopay.io, enter your registration number.

  • Pay Later: Park first and pay later by invoice (invoice fee NOK 10 + fixed price NOK 49 + regular parking fee). Not available for foreign vehicles.

Failure to pay may result in the collection of a fee.

Electric vehicle charging

Beitostølen offers several charging stations for electric cars, making it easy to keep your car fully charged during your stay. Here are some of the available charging points:

  • Tesla Supercharger : Below the Radisson Hotel

  • Connect Lightning Charger : Spar garage and behind Peppes Pizza

  • Connect fast charger : Riddergaarden Parking lot

  • Connect fast charger : At the turn up to Skjenhauglie

  • Recharge fast charger : By KIWI

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Electric vehicle charging