What is the cheapest way to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes?

The cheapest way to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes is to car ferry which costs kr 230 - kr 700 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes?

The fastest way to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.

Is there a direct bus between Lofoten and Stokmarknes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lofoten to Stokmarknes. However, there are services departing from Lyngvær øst and arriving at Vesterålen Kysthotell via Fiskebøl ferjekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Lofoten to Stokmarknes?

The distance between Lofoten and Stokmarknes is 198 km.

How do I travel from Lofoten to Stokmarknes without a car?

The best way to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.

How long does it take to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lofoten to Stokmarknes bus from?

Lofoten to Stokmarknes bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Lyngvær øst station.

Where does the Lofoten to Stokmarknes bus arrive?

Lofoten to Stokmarknes bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Fiskebøl ferjekai station.

Where can I stay near Stokmarknes?

There are 40+ hotels available in Stokmarknes.

Lofoten to Stokmarknes - 4 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes 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 Lyngvær øst to Fiskebøl ferjekai300
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Vesterålen Kysthotell
3h 17m
kr 727–1,055
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekaiHur
4h 59m
kr 231–656
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lofoten to Fiskebøl ferjekai
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekai18-732
1h 29m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Lyngvær øst to Fiskebøl ferjekai300
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekai18-732
4h 1m

Lofoten to Stokmarknes by foot and bus

4Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

kr 727Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lofoten to Stokmarknes.

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Distance: 197.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Lofoten, Norway and Stokmarknes, Norway?

You can take a vehicle from Lofoten to Vesterålen Kysthotell via Lyngvær øst and Fiskebøl ferjekai in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 400–600 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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