Ferry from Bergen to Stavanger

Ferry from Bergen to Stavanger at a glance

The ferry from Bergen to Stavanger in numbers, as operated by Fjord Line and the Haugesund express boat: around 4 hours 30 minutes at sea, about 190 km, daily or several a week, varies by season, on passenger express boat and Fjord Line cruise ferry. Departure from Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien); arrival at Stavanger Vågen harbour or Fiskepiren. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Bergen to Stavanger (about 190 km by sea)
• Operator: Fjord Line and the Haugesund express boat
• Crossing time: about 4 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: passenger express boat and Fjord Line cruise ferry
• Frequency: daily or several a week, varies by season
• Departure port: Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien)
• Arrival port: Stavanger Vågen harbour or Fiskepiren
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

The sea route between the two cities runs down the coast past Haugesund; the sailing pattern changes between seasons, so we confirm the current timetable when booking. The boat is a scenic alternative to the 40-minute flight or the long drive with ferry crossings.

How to book ferry tickets from Bergen to Stavanger with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Bergen to Stavanger is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Stavanger

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We explain the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Bergen to Stavanger ferry

Sailing times on the Bergen to Stavanger route depend on the shipping line and the month - as a rule daily or several a week, varies by season. Morning departures are usually the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien).

If a sailing is cancelled by the operator for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien)

The ferry from Bergen to Stavanger leaves from Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal (Skoltegrunnskaien), in Bergen - Bergen is the fjord capital of Norway, with the Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the Fløibanen funicular. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles normally 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: The light-rail Bybanen runs from Bergen Airport to the centre in about 45 minutes and the airport coach is a bit faster, both good options for one traveller with light bags; a private car is the direct choice for families, groups, late arrivals and fjord day trips, and takes about 30 minutes to the centre.

• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Stavanger Vågen harbour or Fiskepiren

Arrival is at Stavanger Vågen harbour or Fiskepiren. Stavanger is the oil city of the south-west, the base for the Preikestolen pulpit rock and the Lysefjord. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Bergen to Stavanger ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Bergen to Stavanger ferry like on board? Passenger express boat and Fjord Line cruise ferry, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants generally free

Things to do in Stavanger after the ferry

Stavanger is the oil city of the south-west, the base for the Preikestolen pulpit rock and the Lysefjord. Start with Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Norwegian Canning Museum and Øvre Holmegate street of colourful houses, then Sverd i fjell monument at Hafrsfjord and Lysefjord boat cruises. A tip from our desk: Send us your flight number and hotel name, and for Preikestolen take proper shoes, water and a rain jacket, start early and check the forecast before the walk.

Haqqi Tours provides guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Stavanger; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Bergen to Stavanger

June to August is best for hiking Preikestolen, with long light evenings; May and September are quieter and cooler, and winter has short days, so trails need a guide and warm clothes; the weather changes fast at any time of year. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Bergen and Stavanger, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Bergen to Stavanger?

Ferry versus plane between Bergen and Stavanger comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Stavanger to Bergen

The Stavanger to Bergen ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 4 hours 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Bergen to Stavanger cost?

Ferry prices from Bergen to Stavanger move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is frequently the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Bergen to Stavanger: how to pay less

A cheap Bergen to Stavanger ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date

When you fill out the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Bergen to Stavanger ferry first, then the alternatives.

Why book your Bergen to Stavanger ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Bergen to Stavanger all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your date, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill in the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.