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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Vardøya?

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 Vardøya?

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 Vardøya?

The distance between Kirkenes and Vardøya is 86 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Vardøya 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 Vardøya?

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 Vardøya bus from?

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

Where does the Kirkenes to Vardøya bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Vardøya?

There are 21+ hotels available in Vardøya.

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

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkenes to Vardøya 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 Vardøya 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 Vardøya, Troms og Finnmark, 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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