What is the cheapest way to get from Tromsø to Harstad?

The cheapest way to get from Tromsø to Harstad is to car ferry which costs kr 380 - kr 950 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tromsø to Harstad?

The fastest way to get from Tromsø to Harstad is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs kr 1000 - kr 1500.

Is there a direct bus between Tromsø and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Tromsø to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Tromsø Prostneset and arriving at Eriks gate via Bjerkvik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct ferry between Tromsø and Harstad?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai and arriving at Harstad hurtigbåtkai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Tromsø to Harstad?

The distance between Tromsø and Harstad is 144 km.

How do I travel from Tromsø to Harstad without a car?

The best way to get from Tromsø to Harstad without a car is to ferry which takes 3h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tromsø to Harstad?

The ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai takes 3h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Tromsø to Harstad bus from?

Tromsø to Harstad bus services, operated by Svipper, depart from Tromsø Prostneset station.

Where does the Tromsø to Harstad bus arrive?

Tromsø to Harstad bus services, operated by Svipper, arrive at Bjerkvik station.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 59+ hotels available in Harstad.

Tromsø to Harstad - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and car ferry

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
3h
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
6h 30m
kr 380–950
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Bjerkvikbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Eriks gatebus 200
5h 47m
kr 1,018–1,419

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Distance: 144 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Tromsø, Norway and Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway?

Svipper operates a ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Eriks gate via Bjerkvik in around 5h 47m.

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