What is the cheapest way to get from Ballstad to Harstad?

The cheapest way to get from Ballstad to Harstad is to bus which costs kr 380 - kr 550 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballstad to Harstad?

The fastest way to get from Ballstad to Harstad is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs kr 500 - kr 800.

Is there a direct bus between Ballstad and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballstad to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Gjerneshaugen and arriving at Eriks gate via Leknes sentrum and Tjeldsund Kro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Ballstad to Harstad?

The distance between Ballstad and Harstad is 262 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballstad to Harstad without a car?

The best way to get from Ballstad to Harstad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs kr 380 - kr 550.

How long does it take to get from Ballstad to Harstad?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Ballstad to Harstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballstad to Harstad bus from?

Ballstad to Harstad bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Leknes sentrum station.

Where does the Ballstad to Harstad bus arrive?

Ballstad to Harstad bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Tjeldsund Kro station.

Can I drive from Ballstad to Harstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballstad to Harstad is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ballstad to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 52+ hotels available in Harstad.

Ballstad to Harstad - 3 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballstad to Harstad by bus, car ferry (Hurtigruten), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leknes sentrum to Tjeldsund Kro300
6h 58m
kr 389–547
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Stamsund kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
14h 20m
kr 671–1,699
Drive 246.9 km
1. Drive from Ballstad to Harstad246.9 km
3h 45m
kr 534–771

Ballstad to Harstad by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 58mAverage Duration

kr 389Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballstad to Harstad.

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Distance: 262.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Ballstad, Nordland, Norway and Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway?

Nordland fylkeskommune operates a bus from Leknes sentrum to Tjeldsund Kro 6 times a week. Tickets cost kr 260–360 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Stamsund kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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