Getting to Kystriksveien and around

By car

You should try to drive the whole length of Kystriksveien, i.e. the full 650 kilometres, but if you want to cut the trip down and combine Kystriksveien with the E6, there are many connecting roads to explore.

Arriving from the south, you leave the main road E6 just six kilometres north of Steinkjer, approximately 120 kilometres north of Trondheim.

From Lofoten you can take the ferry from Moskenes to Bodø. 

If you travel on the E6 from the north, you can leave the E6 at Fauske and head west.

By ferry

There are several ferry crossings along Kystriksveien. Just along the main road Fv. 17 between Bodø and Steinkjer, there are six ferry crossings. No reservations are needed and you will find the ferry trips a pleasant experience.

During the high season (July) you should show up at least 30 minutes prior to departure time.

On the Kystriksveien ferry pages  you will find timetables to help plan your trip.

By boat

Travelling by express boat is an interesting way to explore the coastline. Try the express boat Namdalingen from Namsos to Rørvik, or a round trip starting in Sandnessjøen. 

You should try a voyage with Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage), which stops at Rørvik, Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes and Bodø. If you take the trip from Bodø or Ørnes to Rørvik you will enjoy a daytime cruise.

By plane

Trondheim Airport Værnes is located 100 kilometres south of Steinkjer and has good domestic and international flight connections with both SAS and Widerøe as well as with other companies. Bodø Airport also has good domestic flight connections.

Smaller airports like Namsos Airport, Rørvik Airport, Brønnøysund Airport Brønnøy and Sandnessjøen Airport Stokka are all served by Widerøe.