A large number of fjord arms divide the region, but modern roads, bridges and boat services serve to unite the region. Express boats and ferries are a vital part of Ryfylke’s communications, particularly for the many islands.

Travellers with a car or motorcycle have an advantage, but with a bit of planning and patience, you can quite happily put your trust in the public transport services here (some roads are closed during the winter).

You can experience famous attractions such as the Lysefjord, Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag by sea. Options include the tourist ferry (book ahead), the Combi ferry or one of the sightseeing boats.

The shortest way by car

1. From Bergen:
   Through Hardanger to Røldal, approximately 200 kilometres, 1 - 2 ferries.
2. From Haugesund:
   Along the E134 and rv. 46 to Ropeid, approximately 85 kilometres.
3. From Stavanger:
   Ferry to Tau, 40 minutes.
4. From Sandnes:
   Along the Ryfylke Road, rv. 13, 24 kilometres to Lauvvik, ferry 10 minutes to Oanes.
5. From Egersund:
   74 kilometres from Egersund to Lauvvik, ferry to Oanes. (192 kilometres between Kristiansand and Egersund.)
6. From Kristiansand: 
   Follow rv. 9 to Brokke, then rv. 45  to Suleskar and on to Lysebotn (220 kilometres), closed in winter. Alternative: Take rv. 9 to Røldal, approximately 300 kilometres.
7. From Oslo:
   Alternative A: Through Telemark on the E134 over Haukeli to Ryfylke via Røldal, approximately 340 kilometres. NB! Tunnel expansion E134 Haukeli and Røldalsfjell. This will cause closed tunnels, convoy driving and diversion to other roads from 1 December 2008.
   Alternative B: Start from Oslo as in alternative A, but turn off in Telemark on rv. 45 to Suleskar and on to Lysebotn, approximately 360 kilometres. Closed in winter. Ferry from Lysebotn (or rv. 45 on to Sandnes and Lauvvik).
8. From Larvik: Follow rv. 36 to Seljord, then as alternative A (E134) via Haukeli, or alternative b on E134/rv. 45. 

Express boats

Express boat service from Stavanger to many places in Ryfyke, such as Tau, Fister, Hjelmeland, Jelsa, Sand and Sauda. A variety of express boat services are also available in Ryfylke. Please contact Kolumbus and Tide for more information.

Train

Trains to Stavanger from Oslo with the Norwegian State Railways (NSB).