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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Otta to Lillehammer
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Otta to Lillehammer is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Otta to Lillehammer will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Otta for Lillehammer on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F61:15 PM1h25Otta2:40 PMLillehammer$291One-way0 transfers- F611:27 AM1h21Otta12:48 PMLillehammer$471One-way0 transfers
- F611:27 AM1h21Otta12:48 PMLillehammer$471One-way0 transfers
- F61:15 PM1h25Otta2:40 PMLillehammer$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Otta to Lillehammer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Otta to Lillehammer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Otta to Lillehammer:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Otta to Lillehammer costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Lillehammer take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 24m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $41 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ Nord, Sj Nord, Norwegian Railways (VY).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Otta to Lillehammer train times
The table below shows live departures for Otta to Lillehammer trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| F6 | 11:31 AM Otta | 1h24 | 12:55 PM Lillehammer | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F6 | 6:42 PM Otta | 1h20 | 8:02 PM Lillehammer | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Otta to Lillehammer
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Trains from Otta to Lillehammer run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 1:19 AM |
Last train 8:06 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Train companies: SJ Nord, Sj Nord, Norwegian Railways (VY) from Otta to Lillehammer trainsSJ Nord, Sj Nord, Norwegian Railways (VY) trains will get you between Otta and Lillehammer from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Otta to Lillehammer
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Otta to Lillehammer by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lillehammer, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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