The world’s most beautiful fjord journey

Explore the Lysefjord by ferry

A boat trip through the Lysefjord is an experience that gives long-lasting memories. Glide through the fjord while looking at the steep mountain walls. Pass waterfalls, flocks of copper – also called fjord seals, domesticated goats, and beautiful secluded farms.

By using ferries you can combine fjord sightseeing with an extra night in Songesand, Flørli, or Lysebotn. Wind down, go hiking, and explore the fjord. Several local tour operators offer organized activities such as hiking, kayaking, sailing, RIB boat trips, and more.

Ferry services on the Lysefjord

Høgsfjord ferry
between Lauvvik – Oanes
a 15-minute car ferry ride.

Kolumbus local ferry between Lauvvik – Lysebotn
a year-round speed ferry cruising through the Lysefjord, calling at the quays of Lauvvik, Forsand, Bratteli, Bakken, Songesand, Kallali, Flørli, Håheller and Lysebotn. 

Lysefjord Ferries Timetable and Booking Information

Høgsfjord ferry
Lauvvik – Oanes

15 min

year-round

15 cars

60 passengers

Tickets to be bought onboard

160 NOK per car (less than 5m) incl. passengers, 50 NOK per pedestrian

Time Table
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Kolumbus local ferry
Lauvvik – Lysebotn

I 2024, the Lysefjord will be serviced by high-speed passenger ferry “MS Rygerfjord” and car ferry “MF Sveio”. The speed ferry wil service the Lysefjord twice a day Monday-Thursday and Sundays, and three times a day on Fridays. The car ferry will service the Lysefjord twice a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

1h15m (high-speed) | 2h30m (car ferry)

Year-round

0 (high-speed) | 26 (car ferry)

97 passengers (high-speed) | 151 (car ferry)

Booking necessary

Booking
Time Table

NOTE
No departures on Saturdays. Advance booking is necessary for guaranteed docking and boarding.

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Quay Information
The quays of Revså, Bratteli, Bakken, Kallali, Flørli and Håheller are roadless and for passengers only. You cannot take a car. You can park at Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand, or Lysebotn.

Bus Lauvvik – Sandnes
There are very few bus connections that correspond with ferry departures/arrivals at Lauvvik. Please check the bus schedule carefully.

Kjerag
You can take a ferry to Lysebotn. If you are traveling back by ferry as well, we strongly recommend traveling on the ferry as a passenger, without a car. You can park at Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn. From Lysebotn, you can take the SBK shuttle bus to Kjerag Parking.

Bus Forsand – Jørpeland
There are very few bus connections that correspond with ferry departures/arrivals at Forsand. Please check the bus schedule carefully. You can also arrange transport with Pelle’s reiser or Strand taxi.