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 210 - 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 car ferry which takes 4h and costs kr 210 - kr 550.

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 Thon Hotel Harstad via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

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 six 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 80 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 car ferry which takes 4h and costs kr 210 - kr 550.

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

The car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai takes 4h including transfers and departs six times a week.

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 64+ hotels available in Harstad.

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

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
4h
kr 210–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sortland bussterminal to Harstad/Narvik lufthavnbus Fb81
2. Take the bus from Harstad/Narvik lufthavn to Thon Hotel Harstadbus Fb80
4h 7m
kr 524–738
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 car ferry

10Weekly Car ferry

4hAverage Duration

kr 210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sortland to Harstad.

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Distance: 79.5 km
Duration: 4h

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

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 340–550 and the journey takes 4h. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sortland bussterminal to Thon Hotel Harstad via Harstad/Narvik lufthavn in around 4h 7m.

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