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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Svolvær and Sortland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Svolvær sentrum and arriving at Sortland bussterminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Svolvær and Sortland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Svolvær kystrutekai and arriving at Sortland kystrutekai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Svolvær to Sortland?

The distance between Svolvær and Sortland is 205 km. The road distance is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Svolvær to Sortland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs kr 800 - kr 1200.

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

The bus from Svolvær sentrum to Sortland bussterminal takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Svolvær to Sortland bus from?

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

Where does the Svolvær to Sortland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Svolvær to Sortland?

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

Where can I stay near Sortland?

There are 49+ hotels available in Sortland.

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

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Svolvær sentrum to Sortland bussterminalbus 930
2h 10m
kr 800–1,200
Drive 115 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Svolvær to Sortlandcar 115 km
1h 41m
kr 234–338
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekaicarferry Hur
4h 40m
kr 250–650

Svolvær to Sortland by bus

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Best Arctic operates a bus from Svolvær sentrum to Sortland bussterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 800–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Hurtigruten operates a car ferry from Svolvær kystrutekai to Sortland kystrutekai twice daily. Tickets cost kr 400–650 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Havila also services this route 3 times a week.

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