Hirtshals - Bergen
Fjord Line takes you from Denmark all the way to Bergen, the gateway to the fjords of Norway
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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 seasonal route: Hirtshals to Kristiansand in 2 hours 25 minutes with Fjord FSTR
- Compare current operators: Color Line, Fjord Line and Go Nordic Cruiseline
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Interactive map of all ferry connections from Germany, Denmark and Sweden to Norway. Click a route for details.
- DFDS
- Stena Line
- Finnlines
- TT-Line
- Scandlines
- Color Line
- Fjord Line
Color Line20 hours
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Check prices →Fjord Line11 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →Fjord Line2 hours 25 minutes
Check prices →Color Line3 hours 14 minutes
Check prices →Color Line2 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Fjord Line17 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →DFDS17 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Stena Line15 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Finnlines8 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →TT-Line7 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Stena Line6 hours
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Check prices →Scandlines45 minutes
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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 northern tip of Jutland. Fjord Line's seasonal Fjord FSTR reaches Kristiansand in 2 hours 25 minutes, while Color Line's SuperSpeed 1 takes 3 hours 15 minutes. The duration therefore belongs to the operator and ship, not to one blended route average.
Color Line sails from Hirtshals to Larvik in 3 hours 45 minutes. Fjord Line operates the year-round route system to Stavanger and onward to Bergen; check date-specific times in the timetable.
Go Nordic Cruiseline also runs a daily direct connection from Copenhagen to Oslo; it took the route over from DFDS on 1 November 2024. 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 seasonal option is Fjord Line's Fjord FSTR on Hirtshals - Kristiansand at 2 hours 25 minutes. Color Line's SuperSpeed 1 takes 3 hours 15 minutes. The only direct ferry from Germany is Kiel - Oslo at around 20 hours.
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.
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