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

The cheapest way to get from Svolvær to Stokmarknes is to car ferry which costs kr 190 - kr 600 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Svolvær to Stokmarknes is to Bus which takes 1h 50m and costs kr 750 - kr 1100.

Is there a direct bus between Svolvær and Stokmarknes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Svolvær sentrum and arriving at Vesterålen Kysthotell. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct ferry between Svolvær and Stokmarknes?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Svolvær kystrutekai and arriving at Stokmarknes kystrutekai. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Svolvær to Stokmarknes?

The distance between Svolvær and Stokmarknes is 178 km.

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

The best way to get from Svolvær to Stokmarknes without a car is to Bus which takes 1h 50m and costs kr 750 - kr 1100.

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

The Bus from Svolvær sentrum to Vesterålen Kysthotell takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Svolvær to Stokmarknes bus from?

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

Where does the Svolvær to Stokmarknes bus arrive?

Svolvær to Stokmarknes bus services, operated by Best Arctic, arrive at Vesterålen Kysthotell station.

Where can I stay near Stokmarknes?

There are 40+ hotels available in Stokmarknes.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Svolvær to Stokmarknes 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 Svolvær sentrum to Vesterålen Kysthotell
1h 50m
kr 750–1,100
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekaiHur
3h 15m
kr 190–600
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Svolvær to Fiskebøl ferjekai
2. Take the car ferry from Fiskebøl ferjekai to Melbu ferjekai
3. Drive from Melbu ferjekai to Stokmarknes
1h 11m

Svolvær to Stokmarknes by bus

4Weekly Buses

1h 50mAverage Duration

kr 750Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Svolvær to Stokmarknes.

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Distance: 178.1 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Best Arctic operates a bus from Svolvær sentrum to Vesterålen Kysthotell 4 times a week. Tickets cost kr 750–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Stokmarknes kystrutekai once daily. Tickets cost kr 400–600 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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