Port-to-port travel
From Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, we sail to 34 ports in Norway. Our port-to-port trips offer you the chance to create your own unique journey along the Norwegian coast.
Norway has one of the world's longest coastlines, home to a diversity of unique port towns and villages. These fascinating settlements are dotted along the country’s coastline like a string of pearls, each with their own personality and charm. And having sailed this coast since 1893, nobody knows them as well as we do.
For more than 130 years, our world-famous Coastal Express route has been a lifeline for Norwegian coastal communities. From Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, we transport food, medicine, letters, and loved ones to and from 34 ports, connecting the nation together.
And at Hurtigruten, we offer more than just cruises. With our port-to-port journey planner, you can create your own personal itinerary along the Norwegian coast. Whether you want to sail into one of Norway’s iconic fjords, explore an age-old fishing village, or go in search of the Northern Lights, you can choose where you get on and off – with either a one way ticket or a return trip.
Click the link below to start planning your own bespoke Norway getaway.
Explore some of our ports of call
From Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, we sail to 34 ports up and down the Norwegian coast.
Ålesund
Situated at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord, Ålesund is best known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture.
Bodø
Bold, unexpected, and modern, this Arctic city has earned its place as the European Capital of Culture for 2024.
Svolvær
Svolvær attracts nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and artists in search of its very special light.
Frequently asked questions: Booking a port-to-port journey with Hurtigruten
Need help with your booking? Check out our FAQs below or contact our Customer Service Centre for assistance.
Booking and payment
Click here to plan and book your port-to-port journey. After making your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference (there is no paper ferry ticket).
Alternatively, you can book a port-to-port journey on board our ships at any of the 34 ports we visit (subject to availability).
You do not need to book a cabin for journeys less than 23 hours, although it is advisable if you are travelling overnight to ensure a comfortable journey.
For journeys longer than 23 hours, it is mandatory to book a cabin. You can do this during the booking process. You can choose the category of your cabin, but not its location on the ship. Note that suites are not available for port-to-port journeys.
To ensure a secure payment process, we recommend making the payment with a debit or credit card through our provided payment link. We accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
Children under 3 travel for free, and those aged 4 to 15 travel for half price.
We also offer a 50% discount for seniors (over 67) and those with a registered disability. Carers also travel for free.
These discounts apply only to the fare price, and not to cabins, food, or any other additional extras.
Yes, you can travel on our ships with your pet. To do so, please book your ticket through our Customer Service Centre on +611300156371. Please note that if you need to book a cabin for your journey, there will be an additional fee of 150 NOK per night for pets.
Yes, you can bring a bicycle onboard for an additional 200 NOK. Bicycles are stored on the car deck during the journey. Please contact our Customer Service Centre on +611300156371 to add a bicycle to your booking.
Embarking and disembarking
Please ensure you bring a valid passport. If you have booked in advance online, please also have your booking number to hand – although there is no need to print your email confirmation.
You need to be at the terminal no later than 30 minutes before departure if you board in Bergen, and 1 hour if you board in Geiranger. For all other ports, you must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
During your journey, you are free to disembark and explore the ports we visit at your leisure. You can see our sailing timetable here. Please ensure that you are back on board in time, as the ship cannot wait for late passengers. If you miss your ship, you will need to arrange transport by yourself and at your own expense to the next port on the schedule.
If the ship arrives later than planned, the stay in port will be shorter to keep to schedule. The ship’s departure time will always be clearly displayed in the gangway as you disembark.
Inclusions and add-ons
No, your ticket does not include food and drink. You can purchase full-board (FB) or half-board (HB) meal packages, as well as a la carte meals, during the booking process or when on board.
Click here to read more about our onboard restaurants.
Yes, you are free to use the ship’s sauna, gym, and hot tubs while on board. Click here to see more information about the facilities on each of our ships.
We offer more than 130 excursions at the ports we visit, each run by local suppliers who are ready to showcase the wonders of their home. To book on to one, please visit the Coastal Experience Team’s desk while on ship.
FAQ: Bringing a vehicle on board
We highly recommend pre-booking a spot on the car deck. You can show up on the day, but there's no guarantee we'll have a free space.
Please be ready to drive on board at 18.00 in Bergen and no later than one hour before departure in Trondheim, Bodø, Tromsø and Kirkenes. For all other ports, please arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure.
In most ports, you park your car, walk on to the ship, check in, and then return to your vehicle. Our crew will then inform you when it’s your turn to drive on board. In Bergen, please walk into the terminal and check in.
We ask guests embarking at ports where we dock for 15 minutes or less to drive onto the ship before checking in. A member of our car deck crew will hand you a transit card. Please show this card to reception staff during check-in. Check our sailing plan to see how long we stay in each port.
Please provide reception staff with the following information during check-in:
License plate number
Type of vehicle
Colour of vehicle
You will receive your vehicle access pass during check in, which must be shown to the crew on the car deck.
In Bergen, there is a car park near the terminal marked with ‘Kystruten and FjordLine’.
In Trondheim and Bodø, there is a car park close to the pier.
In Tromsø, vehicles must be parked in public car park near the terminal building.
In Kirkenes, there's a marked parking lane on the pier.
Our smaller ports do not usually feature a car park. However, you can park in a suitable place close to the pier.
Please note: The order vehicles enter the ship depends on their port of disembarkation. You’ll receive further information during check-in.
In many ports, our crew can drive your vehicle on and off the ship. However, please note that we cannot guarantee this service.
Yes, except for our seasonal stops in Geirangerfjord in summer and Hjørundfjord in autumn, as we don’t dock in these two locations. Instead, we anchor offshore, and guests are brought on board by tender boats.
The following dimensions apply to vehicles:
| Max length in meters | Max width in meters | Max height in meters | Max weight in kilos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Kong Harald | 6.4 | 2.4 | 2.25 | 5000 |
MS Nordkapp | 6.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 5000 |
MS Nordlys | 6.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 5000 |
MS Nordnorge | 6.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 5000 |
MS Polarlys | 6.5 | 2.45 | 2.2 | 5000 |
MS Richard With | 6.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 5000 |
MS Vesterålen | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2800 |
For safety reasons, we will not be able to board vehicles with LPG or CNG gas. This applies even if the tank is empty.
Unfortunately, no caravans or trailers are allowed on board.
Guests must take any luggage they need with them for the trip and embark via the terminal in Bergen and via the Hurtigruten pier in the other ports. Luggage must not be transported through car decks.
Please be aware that luggage handling is not included in your voyage, unless embarking or disembarking the ship at the terminal in Bergen. You’ll need to carry your own luggage on and off the ship at all other ports.
No, as guests aren’t allowed on the car deck while the ship is sailing. Therefore, please take the luggage you require from your vehicle and board via the terminal in Bergen and via the pier in other ports.
The car deck only opens when the ship is docked. Therefore, you can enjoy the views right up until we reach land. The crew will show you to your vehicle, and you can start your engine when notified.
Please note: On southbound sailings, the crew drive all vehicles off the ship in Trondheim due to the early hour (06.30) of our arrival. You can collect your keys in reception.
Book your port-to-port journey today
Click the link below to start planning your journey and customise your own port-to-port sailing along the Norwegian coast.
