What is the cheapest way to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad?

The cheapest way to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad is to car ferry and bus via Svolvær which costs kr 700 - kr 1600 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad?

The fastest way to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad is to car ferry and bus via Svolvær which takes 8h 24m and costs kr 700 - kr 1600.

How far is it from Stokmarknes to Ballstad?

The distance between Stokmarknes and Ballstad is 142 km.

How do I travel from Stokmarknes to Ballstad without a car?

The best way to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballstad?

There are 458+ hotels available in Ballstad.

Stokmarknes to Ballstad - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Stokmarknes to Ballstad by car ferry, bus, or car

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 ferjekai18-732
2. Take the bus from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Leknes sentrum300
6h 28m
Car ferry, bus via Svolvær
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekaiHur
2. Take the bus from Svolvær sentrum to Leknes sentrumSvolvær
8h 24m
kr 721–1,520
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Melbu ferjekai to Fiskebøl ferjekai18-732
2. Drive from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Ballstad
2h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Stokmarknes, Norway and Ballstad, Nordland, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Stokmarknes to Ballstad. However, you can take the line 754 bus to Melbu ferjekai, walk to Melbu ferjekai, take the car ferry to Fiskebøl ferjekai, walk to Fiskebøl ferjekai, take the bus to Leknes sentrum, then take the line 766 bus to Gjerneshaugen. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Stokmarknes kystrutekai to Gjerneshaugen via Svolvær kystrutekai, Svolvær sentrum, and Leknes sentrum in around 8h 24m.

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