Rjukan travel guide
Rjukan Tourism | Rjukan Guide
You're Going to Love Rjukan
With a population of 3.568, Rjukan is a must-see destination in Telemark, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rjukan has to offer.
When to visit Rjukan
How to Get to Rjukan
Plane
Although Rjukan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 121 km from Rjukan.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Rjukan, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Rjukan to Kristiansand takes 4h 34m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £30 for a 7h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rjukan is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 119 km from Rjukan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Rjukan using FlixBus or Vy Bus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Rjukan takes 330 km and will cost you around £24. From Kristiansand, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 415 km.
Airlines serving Rjukan
Where to stay in popular areas of Rjukan
Most booked hotels in Rjukan
Hiring a car in Rjukan
Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Rjukan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.52 and £27.36.