The average bus between Harstad and Melbu takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harstad to Melbu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Harstad and Melbu. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harstad is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Melbu at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Harstad/Narvik lufthavn and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harstad to Melbu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Melbu. However, there are services departing from Harstad station and arriving at Melbu station via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Harstad to Melbu bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, depart from Harstad Byterminal station.
Harstad to Melbu bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, arrive at Melbu torg station.
The distance between Harstad and Melbu is 77.8 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Harstad Byterminal to Melbu torg via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn and Sortland bussterminal in around 5h 57m.