Ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn

Ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn at a glance

Everything travellers ask about the ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn in one place. Kolumbus Lysefjord boat sail the route on passenger fjord boat, with a crossing time of about 3 hours, a few times a week, mostly summer. Boats leave from Stavanger Fiskepiren and arrive at Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord. Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket, and confirms the sailing, the seats and the cost on WhatsApp before you commit to anything.

• Route: Stavanger to Lysebotn (about 70 km by sea)
• Operator: Kolumbus Lysefjord boat
• Crossing time: about 3 hours
• Vessels: passenger fjord boat
• Frequency: a few times a week, mostly summer
• Departure port: Stavanger Fiskepiren
• Arrival port: Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

The fjord boat sails the length of the Lysefjord past Preikestolen to Lysebotn, at the foot of the Kjerag hike and the Lysebotn hairpin road. Departures are limited outside the summer season; we confirm the timetable when booking.

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

What is the Stavanger to Lysebotn ferry like on board? Passenger fjord boat, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. 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
• Passengers only - luggage stays with you
• Children's fares by age; infants normally free

Things to do in Lysebotn after the ferry

Lysebotn is a tiny village at the end of the Lysefjord, at the foot of the Kjerag boulder hike and the famous Lysebotn serpentine road. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: the Lysebotn serpentine road, Lysefjord cruises, Flørli 4444 steps and the Kjerag boulder are all reachable from Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord.

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

Best time to take the ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn

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 verify before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Stavanger to Lysebotn?

For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Stavanger and lands you in Lysebotn itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours offers flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Lysebotn to Stavanger

The Lysebotn to Stavanger ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 3 hours. Haqqi Tours provides 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 Stavanger to Lysebotn cost?

"How much is the ferry ticket from Stavanger to Lysebotn?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours can provide the current cost for your date and party - foot passengers, seats or cabin - quickly of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, 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 often the best value for a family.

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

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently 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
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day frequently changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn that day and how much a different day would save.

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

Booking a ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn with us takes minutes and one conversation. Complete the form above with your dates, one-way or return, the number of adults and children. Our booking desk messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise 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 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 Lysebotn

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your hotel to Stavanger Fiskepiren with the luggage, a driver waiting at Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord, and tours in Lysebotn. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Stavanger to Lysebotn ferry

A few times a week, mostly summer - that is how often the ferry from Stavanger to Lysebotn runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 3 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

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 Fiskepiren

Stavanger Fiskepiren is where the Stavanger to Lysebotn 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.

• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
• 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
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Stavanger Fiskepiren; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing

Arrival: Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord

You step off at Lysebotn quay, end of the Lysefjord. Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.

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

Why book your Stavanger to Lysebotn ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Stavanger to Lysebotn is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Fill out the form to start.