There are 4 ways to get from Lofoten 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- Take the bus from Lyngvær øst to Fiskebøl ferjekaibus 300
- Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Sortland bussterminalbus 930
3h 37mkr 827–1,205Drive 133.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lofoten to Sortlandcar 133.5 km
2hkr 272–393Car ferry
- Take the car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekaicarferry Hur
6h 24mkr 291–706Drive, car ferry, line 754 bus
- Drive from Lofoten to Fiskebøl ferjekaicar
- Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekaicarferry
- Take the bus from Stokmarknes to Sortland bussterminalbus 754
2h 59m
Lofoten to Sortland by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lofoten to Sortland is to drive which costs kr 270 - kr 400 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lofoten to Sortland is to drive which takes 2h and costs kr 270 - kr 400.
No, there is no direct bus from Lofoten to Sortland. However, there are services departing from Lyngvær øst and arriving at Sortland bussterminal via Fiskebøl ferjekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Lofoten and Sortland is 225 km. The road distance is 133.5 km.
The best way to get from Lofoten to Sortland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs kr 800 - kr 1300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Lofoten to Sortland, including transfers.
Lofoten to Sortland bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Lyngvær øst station.
Lofoten to Sortland bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Fiskebøl ferjekai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lofoten to Sortland is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lofoten to Sortland.
There are 40+ hotels available in Sortland.
What companies run services between Lofoten, Norway and Sortland, Norway?
You can take a vehicle from Lofoten to Sortland bussterminal via Lyngvær øst and Fiskebøl ferjekai in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 410–650 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +47 910 09 600
- Website
- reisnordland.no
Bus from Lyngvær øst to Fiskebøl ferjekai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 75–110
- Website
- https://www.reisnordland.no/
Bus from Stokmarknes to Sortland bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 45–70
- Website
- https://www.reisnordland.no/
- Phone
- +47 953 03 888
- info@bestarctic.com
- Website
- bestarctic.com
Bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Sortland bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,100
- Website
- https://bestarctic.com/
- Book at
- https://bestarctic.com/the-arctic-route/arctic-winter-routes-explore-norway-sweden-and-finland/
- Private tours
- kr 750–1,100
- Phone
- +442039 935 562
- book@hurtigruten.com
- Website
- hurtigruten.com
Car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 410–650
- Website
- https://www.hurtigruten.com
- Phone
- +47 70 00 70 70
- kystruten@havila.no
- Website
- havilavoyages.com
Car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 250–290
- Website
- https://www.havilavoyages.com/
- Phone
- +47 910 09 600
- Website
- reisnordland.no
Car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.reisnordland.no/
Want to know more about travelling around Norway
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide