There are 4 ways to get from Harstad to Lofoten by bus, car ferry (Hurtigruten), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Lyngvær østbus 300
4h 51mkr 258–366Car ferry
- Take the car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekaicarferry Hur
11h 37mkr 510–1,214Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Harstad to Lofotencar 188.1 km
2h 50mkr 385–556Bus via Lødingen
- Take the bus from Harstad Byterminal to Vegvesenets stasjonbus 250
- Take the bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Lyngvær østbus 300
5h 8mkr 400–552
Harstad to Lofoten by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harstad to Lofoten is to bus which costs kr 250 - kr 370 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Harstad to Lofoten is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs kr 380 - kr 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Harstad to Lofoten. However, there are services departing from Harstad Byterminal and arriving at Lyngvær øst via Tjeldsund Kro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Harstad to Lofoten. However, there are services departing from Harstad kystrutekai and arriving at Svolvær kystrutekai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Harstad and Lofoten is 207 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Harstad to Lofoten without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs kr 250 - kr 370.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Harstad to Lofoten, including transfers.
Harstad to Lofoten bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, depart from Tjeldsund Kro station.
Harstad to Lofoten bus services, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune, arrive at Lyngvær øst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harstad to Lofoten is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Harstad to Lofoten.
What companies run services between Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway and Lofoten, Norway?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates a bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Lyngvær øst once daily. Tickets cost kr 210–300 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 750–1,200 and the journey takes 10h. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +47 910 09 600
- Website
- reisnordland.no
Bus from Tjeldsund Kro to Lyngvær øst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 210–300
- Website
- https://www.reisnordland.no/
Bus from Vegvesenets stasjon to Lyngvær øst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 160–220
- Website
- https://www.reisnordland.no/
- Phone
- + 47 777 88 777
- Website
- svipper.no
Bus from Harstad Byterminal to Vegvesenets stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 240–340
- Website
- https://svipper.no/?sprak=3
- Phone
- +442039 935 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- hurtigruten.com
Car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.hurtigruten.com
- Phone
- +47 70 00 70 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- havilavoyages.com
Car ferry from Harstad kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 470–520
- Website
- https://www.havilavoyages.com/
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