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

The cheapest way to get from Sortland to Svolvær is to drive which costs kr 230 - kr 340 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortland to Svolvær is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs kr 230 - kr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Sortland and Svolvær?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sortland bussterminal and arriving at Svolvær sentrum. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Sortland and Svolvær?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Sortland kystrutekai and arriving at Svolvær kystrutekai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Sortland to Svolvær?

The distance between Sortland and Svolvær is 205 km. The road distance is 114.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sortland to Svolvær without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs kr 800 - kr 1200.

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

The bus from Sortland bussterminal to Svolvær sentrum takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sortland to Svolvær bus from?

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

Where does the Sortland to Svolvær bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sortland to Svolvær?

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

Where can I stay near Svolvær?

There are 344+ hotels available in Svolvær.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sortland bussterminal to Svolvær sentrumbus 930
2h 20m
kr 800–1,200
Drive 114.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sortland to Svolværcar 114.9 km
1h 41m
kr 234–338
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekaicarferry Hur
5h 30m
kr 250–650

Sortland to Svolvær by bus

7Weekly Buses

2h 20mAverage Duration

kr 800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Best Arctic operates a bus from Sortland bussterminal to Svolvær sentrum once daily. Tickets cost kr 800–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Sortland kystrutekai to Svolvær kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 400–650 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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