Hønefoss travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hønefoss

With a population of 13,678, Hønefoss is a must-see destination in Buskerud, Norway. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hønefoss to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hønefoss

Hønefoss in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hønefoss in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hønefoss

Plane

Although Hønefoss doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Airport (OSL), which is located 29 miles from Hønefoss.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hønefoss, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hønefoss to Kristiansand takes 4h 26m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Hønefoss is called Hønefoss, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hønefoss is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 25 miles from Hønefoss. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hønefoss, including FlixBus, Vy and Vy Bus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Hønefoss takes 210 miles and will cost you around £34. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 445 miles.

Plane

Although Hønefoss doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Airport (OSL), which is located 29 miles from Hønefoss.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hønefoss, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hønefoss to Kristiansand takes 4h 26m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Hønefoss is called Hønefoss, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hønefoss is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 25 miles from Hønefoss. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hønefoss, including FlixBus, Vy and Vy Bus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Hønefoss takes 210 miles and will cost you around £34. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airports near Hønefoss

Airlines serving Hønefoss

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hønefoss

Most booked hotels in Hønefoss

Klækken Hotell
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£97+
Grand Hotel Hønefoss
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Hønefoss

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Hønefoss (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.41 and £27.22. The most frequently booked car type in Hønefoss is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Hønefoss (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.41 and £27.22. The most frequently booked car type in Hønefoss is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.