There are 4 ways to get from Harstad to Leknes by bus, car ferry (Hurtigruten), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Leknes sentrumbus 300
5h 45mkr 317–444Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Stamsund kystrutekaicarferry Hur
15h 10mkr 589–1,424Drive 237.2 km
- Drive from Harstad to Leknescar 237.2 km
3h 35mkr 491–708Bus via Lødingen
- Take the bus from Harstad Byterminal to Vegvesenets stasjonbus 250
- Take the bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Leknes sentrumbus 300
6h 1mkr 444–624
Harstad to Leknes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harstad to Leknes is to bus which costs kr 310 - kr 450 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Harstad to Leknes is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs kr 490 - kr 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Leknes. However, there are services departing from Harstad Byterminal and arriving at Leknes sentrum via Tjeldsund Kro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Harstad to Leknes. However, there are services departing from Harstad kystrutekai and arriving at Stamsund kystrutekai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Harstad and Leknes is 256 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.
The best way to get from Harstad to Leknes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs kr 310 - kr 450.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Harstad to Leknes, including transfers.
Harstad to Leknes bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Tjeldsund Kro station.
Harstad to Leknes bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Leknes sentrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harstad to Leknes is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Harstad to Leknes.
What companies run services between Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway and Leknes, Nordland, Norway?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates a bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Leknes sentrum once daily. Tickets cost kr 270–380 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Stamsund kystrutekai 6 times a week. Tickets cost kr 900–1,400 and the journey takes 13h 45m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +47 910 09 600
- Website
- Nordland fylkeskommune
Bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Leknes sentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 270–380
- Website
- Nordland fylkeskommune
Bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Leknes sentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 210–300
- Website
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Phone
- +442039 938 814
- book@hurtigruten.com
- Website
- Hurtigruten
Car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Stamsund kystrutekai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 900–1,400
- Website
- Hurtigruten
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