Kiel - Oslo
The only direct ferry connection from Germany to Norway
Timetable 2026
Ferries to Norway
Compare all ferry connections to Norway - find the best route for your trip
- Direct ferry from Kiel: 20 comfortable hours to Oslo with Color Line
- Fastest route: just 2.5 hours from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
- Compare every operator: Color Line, Fjord Line & Stena Line
Popular routes
Our most-booked ferry connections to Norway - one-way fares including a car.
Route map Norway
All ferry routes at a glance
Interactive map of all ferry connections from Germany, Denmark and Sweden to Norway. Click a route for details.
- Color Line
- Fjord Line
- DFDS
- Stena Line
- Finnlines
- TT-Line
- Scandlines
Color Line20 hours
Preise prüfen →Color Line3 hours 40 minutes
Preise prüfen →Fjord Line11 hours
Preise prüfen →Fjord Line2 hours 25 minutes
Preise prüfen →Color Line3 hours 14 minutes
Preise prüfen →Color Line2 hours 30 minutes
Preise prüfen →Fjord Line17 hours
Preise prüfen →DFDS17 hours 30 minutes
Preise prüfen →Stena Line15 hours 30 minutes
Preise prüfen →Finnlines8 hours 45 minutes
Preise prüfen →TT-Line7 hours
Preise prüfen →Stena Line6 hours
Preise prüfen →TT-Line5 hours 15 minutes
Preise prüfen →Scandlines44 minutes
Preise prüfen →Scandlines2 hours
Preise prüfen →Ferries to Norway
From Germany to Norway
Probably the most comfortable way to reach Norway is the direct route with Color Line from Kiel. Departure is at 14:00 each day, arriving in Oslo the following morning at 10:00.
Especially striking is the cruise-ship feel on board: alongside high-quality restaurants and hotel-standard cabins, there's even a swimming pool. The route can therefore also be booked as a 3-day mini-cruise.
Via Denmark to Norway
Most ferry routes to Norway depart from Denmark. The main ferry port is Hirtshals, at the very northern tip of the Jutland peninsula. From here, Color Line and Fjord Line sail several times daily to Kristiansand - also the fastest connection to Norway: the Fjord Line catamaran takes just 2 hours and 15 minutes.
From Hirtshals there are also daily departures to Larvik (3:45 h) and to Bergen (16:30 h), with Stavanger as a stopover (10:15 h).
The ferry operator DFDS also runs a daily direct connection from Copenhagen to Oslo. The route sails overnight and can also be booked as a 3-day mini-cruise.
Via Sweden to Norway
Travelling to Norway via Sweden is very flexible - and since the completion of the Öresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden, it's even possible to get there without a ferry at all.
For the journey to Sweden there are two options: sailing directly from Kiel, Travemünde or Rostock (overnight crossings available too), or travelling via Denmark and the Öresund Bridge.
By ferry direct to Sweden
Via Denmark to Sweden
The fastest way from Germany to Sweden runs via the Öresund Bridge and a short ferry crossing.
From the west this is the Puttgarden-Rødby route (known as the Bird Flight Line), from the east the Rostock-Gedser route.
Alternatively, you can travel via Flensburg, the Danish island of Funen and the Great Belt Bridge - entirely overland, with no ferry at all.
Ferry from Sweden to Norway
One more route worth mentioning is Strömstad-Sandefjord, linking Sweden with Norway. If you're heading south into Norway from the Gothenburg area, this route saves you from having to drive all the way around the Oslofjord.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The most important questions about ferries to Norway, answered concisely.
What is the fastest ferry to Norway?+
The fastest way is via Denmark: the Fjord Line catamaran covers Hirtshals - Kristiansand in around 2 hours and 15 minutes. The only direct ferry from Germany is the overnight Kiel - Oslo route with Color Line, which takes around 20 hours but saves you the long drive through Denmark.
Do I need to book a cabin?+
On the overnight routes Kiel - Oslo, Copenhagen - Oslo and Hirtshals - Bergen, a cabin is included in the booking. On the short day crossings Hirtshals - Kristiansand and Hirtshals - Larvik you don't need one.
Can I bring my car or motorhome?+
Yes, all routes are served by car ferries. Cars, motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles all come aboard, and the price depends on the vehicle's length. See our guide Travelling to Norway by motorhome for more details.