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

The cheapest way to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes is to car ferry which costs kr 360 - kr 950 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs kr 800 - kr 1200.

Is there a direct bus between Ballstad and Stokmarknes?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballstad to Stokmarknes. However, there are services departing from Ballstad and arriving at Vesterålen Kysthotell via Leknes sentrum and Fiskebøl ferjekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Ballstad to Stokmarknes?

The distance between Ballstad and Stokmarknes is 263 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs kr 800 - kr 1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballstad to Stokmarknes bus from?

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

Where does the Ballstad to Stokmarknes bus arrive?

Ballstad to Stokmarknes bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Fiskebøl ferjekai station.

Where can I stay near Stokmarknes?

There are 40+ hotels available in Stokmarknes.

Ballstad to Stokmarknes - 4 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes by bus, car ferry (Hurtigruten), car, or car ferry

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 Fiskebøl ferjekai300
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Vesterålen Kysthotell
5h 30m
kr 816–1,189
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Stamsund kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekaiHur
8h 40m
kr 361–949
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballstad to Fiskebøl ferjekai
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekai18-732
2h 24m
Bus via Svolvær
1. Take the bus from Leknes sentrum to Svolvær sentrumSvolvær
2. Take the bus from Svolvær sentrum to Stokmarknes hurtigbåtkai
7h 35m
kr 1,284–2,047

Ballstad to Stokmarknes by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 30mAverage Duration

kr 816Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballstad to Stokmarknes.

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Distance: 263.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Ballstad, Nordland, Norway and Stokmarknes, Norway?

You can take a bus from Ballstad to Vesterålen Kysthotell via Leknes sentrum and Fiskebøl ferjekai in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Stamsund kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 550–850 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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