Air Travel
- Transport Mode: Air Travel (connecting flights)
- Companies: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, Iberia
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours
- Distance: 3,600 miles
- Costs: Approximately £300 - £450 (depending on booking time and class)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable for air travel
Pro Tip: Book your flights well in advance and consider using a flight comparison website to find the best deals. Travelling during weekdays generally yields lower prices than weekends.
If you choose to fly from Voss, first take a local transport to Bergen Airport (BGO), then a flight to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), followed by a domestic flight or train to Almendralejo.
Ground Travel (Train+Bus)
- Transport Mode: Train and Bus
- Companies: Vy (for train services in Norway), ALSA (for bus services in Spain)
- Duration: Approximately 32 hours including layovers
- Distance: Approximately 3,200 miles
- Costs: Approximately £200 - £300 (train tickets, plus bus fare)
- Roads/Routes: E39 from Voss to Oslo, E18 from Oslo to Gothenburg, then via A1 from Gothenburg through Spain
Pro Tip: Use a combination of train and bus tickets that allow flexible travel between cities to explore scenic views along the route.
The route from Voss to Oslo by train has remarkable fjord views, so make sure to choose a daytime schedule for your journey.
Final Recommendation
For this journey, I recommend choosing air travel due to efficiency and reduced travel time compared to ground travel. Although air travel is generally more expensive, the time savings and convenience make it the better choice for crossing such a significant distance. If you have the flexibility, consider booking a multi-city itinerary for reduced flight costs.