Travel information
Travelling to/from Tromsø
The nearest train stations are Narvik in Norway (~230 km away) and Rovaniemi in Finland (~600 km away). Trains to Narvik (including the night train from Stockholm) can be booked through SJ, and to Rovaniemi through VR. Onward travel by bus to Tromsø can be booked via Svipper and Matkahuolto, respectively.
Tromsø is also served by the coastal ferry, Hurtigruten, which begins its route in Bergen. Travelling from Bergen-Tromsø will take ~4 days.
For those wishing to fly, Tromsø is well-connected internationally, served by many direct routes from across Europe (see map). Check the Avinor website for further details on flight operators.
Visa and health information
For information on applying for a visitor visa please check the Norwegian government website UDI. For health information please check Foreigners in Norway – Helsenorge.
Accommodation
Numerous hotels can be found within Tromsø city centre, but demand can be high. It is therefore advised to book as soon as possible. Airbnb and Tromsø Lodge & Camping are also worth checking out for alternative accommodation.
Transport from/to Tromsø airport
Tromsø airport is located on the island of Tromsøya, only a few kilometres away from the conference venue and the city centre.
The airport express coach (flybussen) runs between the airport, UiT, and Tromsø city centre, with a return ticket costing ~200 NOK. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to the city centre and there are several stops and pick-up points at the major hotels throughout the city. Check the Bussring website for more info about prices and timetables.
City bus routes 24, 40 and 42 run between the airport and Tromsø city centre. Tickets can be purchased on the bus (contactless), from ticket machines at the airport bus stop, or in the app Svipper. Journey times are slightly longer at ~20 minutes, and ticket prices range between NOK 22 (off-peak) and NOK 44. A 24-hour bus pass costs NOK 126, while a 7-day bus pass costs NOK 294. Note: tickets cannot be bought onboard city buses.
There is also a taxi rank outside the airport terminal and several taxi ranks in downtown Tromsø. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre during the daytime on weekdays is approximately 260 NOK. A higher fare applies on weekends and in the evening/at night. Taxis can also be pre-booked using the app Taxifix, or by ringing Tromsø Taxi (+47 03011) or Din Taxi (+47 02045).