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

The cheapest way to get from Harstad to Hammerfest is to drive and car ferry which costs kr 1200 - kr 2200 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harstad to Hammerfest is to car ferry and drive and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs kr 1100 - kr 3700.

Is there a direct bus between Harstad and Hammerfest?

No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Hammerfest. However, there are services departing from Harstad Byterminal and arriving at Ole Olsens plass via Bjerkvik, Nordkjosbotn, Storslett sentrum and Alta lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

Is there a direct ferry between Harstad and Hammerfest?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Harstad kystrutekai and arriving at Hammerfest kystrutekai. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 20m.

How far is it from Harstad to Hammerfest?

The distance between Harstad and Hammerfest is 367 km. The road distance is 668.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Harstad to Hammerfest without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 14h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Harstad to Hammerfest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harstad to Hammerfest bus from?

Harstad to Hammerfest bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Harstad Byterminal station.

Where does the Harstad to Hammerfest bus arrive?

Harstad to Hammerfest bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Bjerkvik station.

Can I drive from Harstad to Hammerfest?

Yes, the driving distance between Harstad to Hammerfest is 669 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Harstad to Hammerfest.

Where can I stay near Hammerfest?

There are 20+ hotels available in Hammerfest.

Harstad to Hammerfest - 10 ways to travel via ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Harstad to Hammerfest by ferry, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or car ferry (Hurtigruten)

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

Ferry to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Harstad hurtigbåtkai to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkaiferry
2. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)plane TOS - HFT
5h 49m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Hammerfest kystrutekaicarferry Hur
21h 20m
kr 1,100–2,800
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Harstad hurtigbåtkai to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
2. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Indre Kjerringdalbus 150
3. Drive from Indre Kjerringdal to Storekorsnes hurtigbåtkaicar
4. Take the ferry from Storekorsnes hurtigbåtkai to Hammerfest havnferry
13h 10m
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Harstad hurtigbåtkai to Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
2. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Hammerfest kystrutekaicarferry Hur
14h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harstad to Øksfjord kystrutekaicar
2. Take the car ferry from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Hammerfest kystrutekaicarferry Hur
10h 35m
kr 1,243–2,121
Car ferry, drive to Andøya Andenes Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Risøyhamn kystrutekaicarferry
2. Drive from Risøyhamn kystrutekai to Andenes-Airport-ANXcar
3. Fly from Andøya Andenes Airport (ANX) to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)plane ANX - HFT
7h 16m
kr 1,181–3,671
Bus, bus to Stokmarknes, fly
1. Take the bus from Sara Hauges vei to Vegvesenets stasjonbus
2. Take the bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Sortland bussterminalbus
3. Fly from Stokmarknes (SKN) to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)plane SKN - HFT
9h 1m
kr 1,213–3,383
Bus to Leknes, fly
1. Take the bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Lufthavnveien kryssbus
2. Fly from Leknes (LKN) to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)plane LKN - HFT
10h 26m
kr 1,448–4,295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harstad Byterminal to Bjerkvikbus 200
2. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Nordkjosbotnbus 100
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Storslett terminalbus 160
4. Take the bus from Storslett sentrum to Alta lufthavnbus 190
5. Take the bus from Alta lufthavn to Ole Olsens plassbus 100
15h 13m
kr 1,951–2,746
Drive 668.6 km
1. Drive from Harstad to Hammerfestcar 668.6 km
9h 57m
kr 1,409–2,035

Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Hammerfest Airport (HFT) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

kr 765Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harstad to Hammerfest.

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Distance: 366.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Harstad Byterminal to Ole Olsens plass via Bjerkvik, Nordkjosbotn, Storslett sentrum, and Alta lufthavn in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Hammerfest kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 21h 20m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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