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

The cheapest way to get from Harstad to Sortland is to bus which costs kr 340 - kr 480 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harstad to Sortland is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs kr 340 - kr 480.

Is there a direct bus between Harstad and Sortland?

No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Sortland. However, there are services departing from Harstad Byterminal and arriving at Torggata via Vegvesenets stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct ferry between Harstad and Sortland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Harstad kystrutekai and arriving at Sortland kystrutekai. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Harstad to Sortland?

The distance between Harstad and Sortland is 134 km.

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

The best way to get from Harstad to Sortland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs kr 340 - kr 480.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Harstad to Sortland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harstad to Sortland bus from?

Harstad to Sortland bus services, operated by Svipper, depart from Harstad Byterminal station.

Where does the Harstad to Sortland bus arrive?

Harstad to Sortland bus services, operated by Svipper, arrive at Vegvesenets stasjon station.

Where can I stay near Sortland?

There are 36+ hotels available in Sortland.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Harstad to Sortland 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 Harstad Byterminal to Vegvesenets stasjon250
2. Take the bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Torggata762B
3h 31m
kr 342–475
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekaiHur
4h
kr 230–700
Drive, line 170 car ferry
1. Drive from Harstad to Revsnes ferjekai
2. Take the car ferry from Revsnes ferjekai to Flesnes ferjekai170
3. Drive from Flesnes ferjekai to Sortland
1h 25m

Harstad to Sortland by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 31mAverage Duration

kr 342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.2 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Harstad Byterminal to Torggata via Vegvesenets stasjon in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai 6 times a week. Tickets cost kr 470–700 and the journey takes 4h. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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