Getting here by ferry

There are regular ferry routes to Norway from Denmark, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. 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 onboard and travel green through Norway. Speaking of green, several ferry operators are now using more environmentally friendly fuel than before. 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.

Please note: Due to rebuilding, Fjord Line is not able to maintain a regular route offer on the routes Hirtshals – Stavanger – Bergen and Hirtshals – Langesund in winter/spring 2023.

Read more about changes to the sailing schedule here.

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 times a week.

Hirtshals–Kristiansand

2 hours 15 minutes. Operated by Fjord Line 3 departures per 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–Langesund

4 hours 30 minutes. Operated by Fjord Line, 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 sailing schedule 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.

Ferries to Norway from Germany

Kiel–Oslo

20 hours. Operated by Color Line, daily departures.

Ferries to Norway from the Netherlands

Eemshaven–Kristiansand

18 hours. Operated by Holland Norway Lines. 3 roundtrips a week.