Getting here by ferry

There are regular ferry routes to Norway from Denmark, Sweden and Germany. Most operators offer package deals for cars with passengers and discounts for seniors, students, and children.

You can bring your bike instead of your car, or you can walk on board and travel in a more environmentally conscious way through Norway. Speaking of which, several ferry operators are now using new, alternative fuel sources. If you are docking in Oslo or Kristiansand, you’ll be happy to know that the majority of the ferries there connect to land-based electric power in order to avoid emissions.

Fjord Line is changing port:

MS Stavangerfjord and MS Bergensfjord will no longer call at Langesund Port, and are introducing a permanent route change to Kristiansand. From late spring 2023, the ships will sail Bergen-Stavanger-Hirtshals-Kristiansand.

Note: the information below is subject to change. Please visit your ferry operator's website for the latest updates on routes and departures.

Ferries to Norway from Denmark

Copenhagen–Oslo

17 hours 15 minutes. Operated by DFDS, daily departures.

Frederikshavn – Oslo

9 hours 15 minutes. Operated by DFDS, 7 departures a week.

Hirtshals – Kristiansand

2 hours 15 minutes. Operated by Fjord Line, 3 departures a day.
3 hours 15 minutes. Operated by Color Line, two daily departures.

Hirtshals – Larvik

3 hours 45 minutes. Operated by Color Line, two daily departures.

Hirtshals – Stavanger

10 hours 30 minutes. Operated by Fjord Line, daily departures.

Hirtshals – Bergen

16 hours 30 minutes. Operated by Fjord Line, daily departures.

Note: Changes to the route from January 4.

 

Ferries to Norway from Sweden

Strömstad – Sandefjord

2 hours 30 minutes. Operated by Color Line, four daily departures, and Fjord Line, two daily departures.

Note: Fjord Line will permanently discontinue their route from the 29th of October 2023.

 

Ferries to Norway from Germany

Kiel–Oslo

20 hours. Operated by Color Line, daily departures.