Travel here, transport and parking
Get to Gausta with ease – and move smoothly around the mountain once you’re here. Here you’ll find practical information on how to travel to the destination, along with details about our free on-site shuttle service.
Free shuttle bus at Gausta
Make your stay at Gausta easier with our free shuttle. The bus runs continuously between fixed stops in the cabin areas, the village centre and the ski resort, and can be tracked via the live map.
Fjellbussen
Fjellbussen offers free transport between Gausta and Rjukan, making it easy to experience the best of both worlds.
Discover the historic UNESCO World Heritage town of Rjukan and enjoy the stunning nature and activities on the Gausta mountain plateau – all with comfort and ease.
Gausta Restaurant Shuttle
Enjoy free transportation* when you book a table at Blikk Fjellbrasserie, Bjørk and Kirk's Bar & Lounge at Gaustablikk Fjellresort and Fejll Bistro.
Remember to book both your table and transport 24 hours in advance to secure your spot by calling +47 35 09 14 22 or send an email to hello@gausta.com
*This offer is valid only within the Gausta area and subject to availability.
Travel to Gausta
From Oslo, the drive takes around 2.5 hours. If you’re travelling from Stavanger or Bergen, allow approximately 6 hours by car. From Haugesund, the journey takes about 5 hours, while from Kristiansand it’s roughly 4.5 hours. Gausta is also easily accessible from Sweden – from Gothenburg, the drive is approximately 5.5 hours.
Note: County Road 3430 (Fv. 3430) between Gausta and Tuddal is closed during winter. Closing and reopening dates typically vary between October and May. Check www.vegvesen.no for the latest updates before you travel.
If you’d like to travel to Gausta by bus, there are express coaches to Rjukan every day from Oslo, with a transfer in Notodden. It’s also possible to take the train to Notodden and change to a bus from there. For the final stretch up the mountain, you can take the Fjellbussen (Mountain Bus) during selected periods, or take a taxi.
The nearest international airport is Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, located about 225 km from Gausta. From here, you can rent a car (approx. 3.5 hours) or travel by bus. There are buses from the airport to Rjukan several times daily (with transfers in Oslo and Notodden). Sandefjord Airport, Torp is around 180 km away. From here, you can travel to Rjukan by train and bus every day (several transfers).
Gausta is easily accessible for motorcyclists, whether you’re passing through or planning a stay in the area. The roads up to Gausta offer beautiful natural scenery along the way. At the destination, facilities are in place for motorcycles, including dedicated parking, wash facilities, and accommodation options. This makes it easy to include Gausta as a stop on your journey.
Parking at Gausta
Gaustablikk Fjellresort: for hotel and restaurant guests
Gausta Ski Centre (outside Stova, at the bottom of the hotel hill): for visitors to the resort and the ski centre
Bygget (Hovdestaul): for visitors to the resort and the ski centre
Gausta Sportell (Hovdestaul): for hotel guests
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Gaustablikk Fjellresort (hotel parking): 12 universal charging stations
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Gausta Ski Centre (main parking outside Stova): 16 universal charging stations
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Hovdestaul (Gausta Sportell parking): [xx] universal charging stations
Please remember to bring your own Type 2 charging cable, and easily make payments using the Chargenode.eu app.
Download the Chargenode.eu app from the Google Play Store here or the Apple App Store here.
It applies in our four parking areas:
Gaustablikk Fjellresort
Gausta Activity Center/Ski Center (Gaustablikk)
Gausta Sportell (Kvitåvatenvegen 50 - Hovdestaul)
Bygget (Kvitåvatenvegen 50 - Hovdestaul)
For inquiries regarding refunds and other matters, please contact Apcoa directly.
You can find contact information on Apcoa's website at Apcoa.no.
