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

The cheapest way to get from Hammerfest to Harstad is to car ferry and drive which costs kr 1100 - kr 2000 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hammerfest to Harstad is to fly and bus and car ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs kr 1000 - kr 3300.

Is there a direct bus between Hammerfest and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Hammerfest to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Hammerfest bussterminal and arriving at Eriks gate via Alta sentrum, Storslett terminal, Nordkjosbotn and Bjerkvik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

Is there a direct ferry between Hammerfest and Harstad?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hammerfest kystrutekai and arriving at Harstad kystrutekai. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 15m.

How far is it from Hammerfest to Harstad?

The distance between Hammerfest and Harstad is 558 km. The road distance is 669.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Harstad without a car is to car ferry which takes 19h 15m and costs kr 1000 - kr 2600.

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

It takes approximately 14h 16m to get from Hammerfest to Harstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hammerfest to Harstad bus from?

Hammerfest to Harstad bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Hammerfest bussterminal station.

Where does the Hammerfest to Harstad bus arrive?

Hammerfest to Harstad bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Alta sentrum station.

Can I drive from Hammerfest to Harstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammerfest to Harstad is 669 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Hammerfest to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 64+ hotels available in Harstad.

Hammerfest to Harstad - 8 ways to travel via ferry, car, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Hammerfest to Harstad by ferry, car, bus, car ferry (Hurtigruten), car ferry, or plane

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

Ferry, drive, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Storekorsnes hurtigbåtkaiferry
2. Drive from Storekorsnes hurtigbåtkai to Indre Kjerringdalcar
3. Take the bus from Burfjord bensinstasjon to Tromsø Prostnesetbus 150
4. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
14h 16m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
19h 15m
kr 1,000–2,600
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Øksfjord kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Drive from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Harstadcar
10h 35m
kr 1,136–1,950
Fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, bus
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)plane HFT - EVE
2. Take the bus from Harstad/Narvik lufthavn to Harstad Byterminalbus
12h 5m
kr 1,912–2,887
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta sentrumbus 100
2. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Storslett terminalbus 190
3. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Nordkjosbotnbus 160
4. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Bjerkvikbus 100
5. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Eriks gatebus 200
15h 12m
kr 1,686–2,416
Drive 669.1 km
1. Drive from Hammerfest to Harstadcar 669.1 km
9h 58m
kr 1,322–1,909
Fly to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, ferry
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)plane HFT - TOS
2. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry
6h 29m
Fly to Andøya Andenes Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Andøya Andenes Airport (ANX)plane HFT - ANX
2. Take the bus from Andenes lufthavn to Risøyhamn kaibus
3. Take the car ferry from Risøyhamn kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry
9h 4m
kr 1,002–3,287

Hammerfest to Harstad by car ferry

9Weekly Car ferry

19h 15mAverage Duration

kr 1,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hammerfest to Harstad.

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Distance: 558 km
Duration: 14h 16m

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

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai 6 times a week. Tickets cost kr 1,600–2,600 and the journey takes 19h 15m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Eriks gate via Alta sentrum, Storslett terminal, Nordkjosbotn, and Bjerkvik in around 15h 12m.

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