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

The cheapest way to get from Svolvær to Sortland is to drive which costs kr 250 - kr 370 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Svolvær to Sortland is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs kr 250 - kr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Svolvær and Sortland?

No, there is no direct bus from Svolvær to Sortland. However, there are services departing from Svolvær sentrum and arriving at Sortland bussterminal via Melbu ferjekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Svolvær and Sortland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Svolvær kystrutekai and arriving at Sortland kystrutekai. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Svolvær to Sortland?

The distance between Svolvær and Sortland is 205 km. The road distance is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Svolvær to Sortland without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 15m and costs kr 800 - kr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Svolvær to Sortland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Svolvær to Sortland bus from?

Svolvær to Sortland bus services, operated by Best Arctic, depart from Svolvær sentrum station.

Where does the Svolvær to Sortland bus arrive?

Svolvær to Sortland bus services, operated by Best Arctic, arrive at Melbu ferjekai station.

Can I drive from Svolvær to Sortland?

Yes, the driving distance between Svolvær to Sortland is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Svolvær to Sortland.

Where can I stay near Sortland?

There are 37+ hotels available in Sortland.

Svolvær to Sortland - 3 ways to travel via Bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Svolvær sentrum to Melbu ferjekai
2. Take the bus from Melbu ferjekai to Sortland bussterminal754
3h 15m
kr 799–1,095
Drive 115 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Svolvær to Sortland115 km
1h 41m
kr 252–364
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekaiHur
4h 40m
kr 270–800

Svolvær to Sortland by bus

4Weekly Buses

3h 15mAverage Duration

kr 799Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Svolvær, Norway and Sortland, Norway?

You can take a bus from Svolvær sentrum to Sortland bussterminal via Melbu ferjekai in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 500–800 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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