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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Halden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Halden

With a population of 21 970, Halden is a must-see destination in Østfold, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Halden to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Halden

Halden in January
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Halden in January
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Halden

Plane

Although Halden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 40 miles from Halden.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Halden. The train journey from Halden to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Halden is called Halden, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Halden is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 59 miles from Halden. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Halden using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Halden takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Halden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 40 miles from Halden.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Halden. The train journey from Halden to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Halden is called Halden, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Halden is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 59 miles from Halden. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Halden using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Halden takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Halden

OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord

Airlines serving Halden

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Halden

Most booked hotels in Halden

Fredriksten Hotell
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Home Hotel Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Thon Hotel Halden
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hiring a car in Halden

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Halden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Halden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

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