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

The cheapest way to get from Sortland to Harstad is to car ferry which costs kr 460 - kr 700 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortland to Harstad is to car ferry which takes 4h and costs kr 460 - kr 700.

Is there a direct bus between Sortland and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Sortland to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Gårdsalléen and arriving at Eriks gate via Lødingen buss taxi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct ferry between Sortland and Harstad?

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

How far is it from Sortland to Harstad?

The distance between Sortland and Harstad is 133 km.

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

The best way to get from Sortland to Harstad without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Sortland to Harstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sortland to Harstad bus from?

Sortland to Harstad bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Gårdsalléen station.

Where does the Sortland to Harstad bus arrive?

Sortland to Harstad bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Lødingen buss taxi station.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 52+ hotels available in Harstad.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Sortland to Harstad 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 Gårdsalléen to Lødingen buss taxi762B / ...
2. Take the bus from Lødingen buss taxi to Eriks gate250
3h 12m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
4h
kr 460–700
Drive, line 170 car ferry
1. Drive from Sortland to Flesnes ferjekai
2. Take the car ferry from Flesnes ferjekai to Revsnes ferjekai170
3. Drive from Revsnes ferjekai to Harstad
1h 25m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 132.7 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Gårdsalléen to Eriks gate via Lødingen buss taxi in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai 4 times a week. Tickets cost kr 460–700 and the journey takes 4h. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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