What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Vardø?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Vardø is to car ferry which costs kr 230 - kr 600 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Vardø?

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Vardø is to car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs kr 230 - kr 600.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Vardø?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kirkenes sentrum and arriving at Vardø rådhus. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct ferry between Kirkenes and Vardø?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Kirkenes kystrutekai and arriving at Vardø kystrutekai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Vardø?

The distance between Kirkenes and Vardø is 86 km.

How do I travel from Kirkenes to Vardø without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Vardø without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs kr 230 - kr 600.

How long does it take to get from Kirkenes to Vardø?

The car ferry from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Vardø kystrutekai takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Kirkenes to Vardø bus from?

Kirkenes to Vardø bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Kirkenes sentrum station.

Where does the Kirkenes to Vardø bus arrive?

Kirkenes to Vardø bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Vardø rådhus station.

Where can I stay near Vardø?

There are 21+ hotels available in Vardø.

Kirkenes to Vardø - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkenes to Vardø by car ferry (Hurtigruten) or bus

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1. Take the car ferry from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Vardø kystrutekaicarferry Hur
3h 35m
kr 230–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Vardø rådhusbus 150
4h 17m
kr 350–490

Kirkenes to Vardø by car ferry

15Weekly Car ferry

3h 35mAverage Duration

kr 230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.4 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kirkenes, Norway and Vardø, Norway?

Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Vardø kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 370–600 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Snelandia operates a bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Vardø rådhus 3 times a day. Tickets cost kr 350–490 and the journey takes 4h 17m.

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