Ferry from Stavanger to Bergen

Ferry from Stavanger to Bergen at a glance

The ferry from Stavanger to Bergen 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 Stavanger Vågen harbour or the Fjord Line terminal; arrival at Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Stavanger to Bergen (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: Stavanger Vågen harbour or the Fjord Line terminal
• Arrival port: Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal
• 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 up the coast past Haugesund; the sailing pattern changes between seasons, so we finalise the current timetable when booking. The boat is a scenic alternative to the 40-minute flight.

How much does the ferry from Stavanger to Bergen cost?

Ferry prices from Stavanger to Bergen 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 on 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 Stavanger to Bergen: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Stavanger to Bergen is typically on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our staff applies:

• 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
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Stavanger to Bergen by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your date comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

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

Booking a ferry from Stavanger to Bergen with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill out the form above with your travel date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our staff messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Bergen

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Stavanger to Bergen ferry

Sailing times on the Stavanger to Bergen 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 Stavanger Vågen harbour or the Fjord Line terminal.

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: Stavanger Vågen harbour or the Fjord Line terminal

Stavanger Vågen harbour or the Fjord Line terminal is where the Stavanger to Bergen ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Ask us 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: Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal

Arrival is at Bergen Strandkaien or the Fjord Line terminal. Bergen is the fjord capital of Norway, with the Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the Fløibanen funicular. 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 Stavanger to Bergen ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Stavanger to Bergen 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 normally free

Things to do in Bergen after the ferry

The reasons travellers take the ferry to Bergen are Bergenhus Fortress and Håkon's Hall, Grieghallen and the Edvard Grieg museum at Troldhaugen, The Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, Fjord day trips to Nærøyfjord, Hardangerfjord and Flåm and Bryggen, the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf. Bergen is the fjord capital of Norway, with the Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the Fløibanen funicular. Eat fishcakes with potatoes, skillingsboller, cinnamon buns from Bergen and brown-cheese waffles while you are there.

We offer tours and transfers in Bergen as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Stavanger to Bergen

May to September has the longest days and the most fjord departures; Bergen is one of Europe's rainiest cities, so a waterproof jacket helps in every month, and winter has fewer sailings and short days. For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we look up before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Stavanger to Bergen?

Ferry versus plane between Stavanger and Bergen 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 Bergen to Stavanger

The Bergen to Stavanger 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.

Why book your Stavanger to Bergen ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Stavanger to Bergen every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for the date you travel, and a human on WhatsApp 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. Complete the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.