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

The cheapest way to get from Harstad to Melbu is to car ferry which costs kr 340 - kr 950 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harstad to Melbu is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs kr 750 - kr 1200.

Is there a direct bus between Harstad and Melbu?

No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Melbu. However, there are services departing from Harstad Byterminal and arriving at Melbu ferjekai via Tjeldsund Kro and Fiskebøl ferjekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Harstad to Melbu?

The distance between Harstad and Melbu is 154 km.

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

The best way to get from Harstad to Melbu without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Harstad to Melbu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harstad to Melbu bus from?

Harstad to Melbu bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Tjeldsund Kro station.

Where does the Harstad to Melbu bus arrive?

Harstad to Melbu bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Fiskebøl ferjekai station.

Where can I stay near Melbu?

There are 62+ hotels available in Melbu.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Harstad to Melbu by bus, 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.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Fiskebøl ferjekaibus 300
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekaicarferry 18-732
4h 45m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekaicarferry Hur
6h 1m
kr 341–951
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Fiskebøl ferjekaibus 300
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekaibus
4h 50m
kr 789–1,177

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harstad to Melbu.

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Distance: 154 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 600–900 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harstad Byterminal to Melbu ferjekai via Tjeldsund Kro, Fiskebøl ferjekai, and Fiskebøl ferjekai in around 4h 50m.

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