There are 3 ways to get from Tromsø to Borkenes by ferry (Hurtigruten), bus, or car ferry (Hurtigruten)
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry 2
3h 20mkr 426–1,056Bus
- Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Bjerkvikbus 100
- Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Harstad Byterminalbus 200
7h 8mkr 1,076–1,506Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
7h 32mkr 446–1,034
Tromsø to Borkenes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tromsø to Borkenes is to car ferry which costs kr 440 - kr 1100 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tromsø to Borkenes is to ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs kr 420 - kr 1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tromsø to Borkenes. However, there are services departing from Tromsø Prostneset and arriving at Borkenes sentrum via Bjerkvik and Harstad Byterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Tromsø to Borkenes. However, there are services departing from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai and arriving at Harstad hurtigbåtkai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tromsø and Borkenes is 163 km.
The best way to get from Tromsø to Borkenes without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs kr 1000 - kr 1600.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tromsø to Borkenes, including transfers.
Tromsø to Borkenes bus services, operated by Svipper, depart from Tromsø Prostneset station.
Tromsø to Borkenes bus services, operated by Svipper, arrive at Bjerkvik station.
There are 44+ hotels available in Borkenes.
What companies run services between Tromsø, Norway and Borkenes, Norway?
Svipper operates a ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Borkenes sentrum via Bjerkvik and Harstad Byterminal in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- + 47 777 88 777
- Website
- Svipper
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Bjerkvik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–1,100
- Website
- Svipper
Bus from Bjerkvik to Harstad Byterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 280–400
- Website
- Svipper
- Phone
- + 47 777 88 777
- Website
- Svipper
Ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Svipper
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