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

The cheapest way to get from Melbu to Harstad is to car ferry which costs kr 320 - kr 800 and takes 5h 46m.

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 and costs kr 850 - kr 1300.

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 Melbu ferjekai and arriving at Eriks gate via Fiskebøl ferjekai and Tjeldsund Kro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct ferry between Melbu and Harstad?

No, there is no direct ferry from Melbu to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Stokmarknes kystrutekai and arriving at Harstad kystrutekai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Melbu to Harstad?

The distance between Melbu and Harstad is 159 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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 Best Arctic, depart from Melbu ferjekai station.

Where does the Melbu to Harstad bus arrive?

Melbu to Harstad bus services, operated by Best Arctic, arrive at Fiskebøl ferjekai station.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 59+ hotels available in Harstad.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbu to Harstad by car ferry, bus, or car ferry (Hurtigruten)

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Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Melbu ferjekai to Fiskebøl ferjekaicarferry 18-732
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Tjeldsund Krobus 300
4h 55m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
5h 46m
kr 323–798
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbu ferjekai to Fiskebøl ferjekaibus 930
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Tjeldsund Krobus 300
5h
kr 880–1,229

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Distance: 158.5 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 460–750 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbu ferjekai to Eriks gate via Fiskebøl ferjekai and Tjeldsund Kro in around 5h.

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