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 220 - kr 550 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 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs kr 370 - kr 750.

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 Sortland bussterminal and arriving at Harstad Byterminal via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

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 176 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 59m and costs kr 370 - kr 750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Nor-Way Bussekspress, depart from Sortland bussterminal station.

Where does the Sortland to Harstad bus arrive?

Sortland to Harstad bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, arrive at Harstad/Narvik lufthavn station.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 58+ 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 Sortland bussterminal to Harstad/Narvik lufthavnbus Fb81
2. Take the bus from Harstad/Narvik lufthavn to Harstad Byterminalbus Fb80
3h 59m
kr 374–748
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
4h
kr 220–550
Drive, line 170 car ferry
1. Drive from Sortland to Flesnes ferjekaicar
2. Take the car ferry from Flesnes ferjekai to Revsnes ferjekaicarferry 170
3. Drive from Revsnes ferjekai to Harstadcar
1h 26m

Sortland to Harstad by bus

43Weekly Buses

3h 59mAverage Duration

kr 374Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sortland to Harstad.

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Distance: 176.1 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Sortland bussterminal to Harstad Byterminal via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 350–550 and the journey takes 4h. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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