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

The cheapest way to get from Melbu to Harstad is to bus which costs kr 420 - kr 600 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbu to Harstad is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs kr 420 - kr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Melbu and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbu to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Riarhaugen and arriving at Eriks gate via Sortland bussterminal and Lødingen buss taxi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Melbu to Harstad?

The distance between Melbu and Harstad is 153 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbu to Harstad without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Melbu to Harstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbu to Harstad bus from?

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

Where does the Melbu to Harstad bus arrive?

Melbu to Harstad bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Sortland bussterminal station.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 54+ hotels available in Harstad.

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

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

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Melbu ferjekai to Fiskebøl ferjekaicarferry 18-732
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Tjeldsund Krobus 300
4h 50m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
5h 46m
kr 345–952
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riarhaugen to Sortland bussterminalbus 754
2. Take the bus from Sortland bussterminal to Lødingen buss taxibus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lødingen buss taxi to Eriks gatebus 250
5h 2m
kr 425–600

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbu to Harstad.

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Distance: 153.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 600–900 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riarhaugen to Eriks gate via Sortland bussterminal and Lødingen buss taxi in around 5h 2m.

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