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:
Timetabel and Booking Information

Tourist car ferry
Lauvvik – Lysebotn

From May to September 2026, a tourist car ferry will operate in the Lysefjord,
connecting Lauvvik and Lysebotn, as well as serving Forsand, Songesand and Flørli along the way.

2h 25min

May 15 - September 30, 2026

50 cars

299 passengers

Booking recommended

to be set

 NOTE

  • The schedule, price and booking information for the tourist ferry for 2026 will be published by the end of February, 2026.

 

Kolumbus local ferry
Lauvvik – Lysebotn

A year-round speed ferry cruising through the Lysefjord, calling at the quays of Lauvvik, Forsand, Revså, Bratteli, Bakken, Songesand, Kallali, Flørli, Håheller and Lysebotn. 

Map Lysefjord

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

Year-round

0 (high-speed) | 30 (car ferry)

110 passengers (high-speed) | 86 (car ferry)

Advance booking is necessary for guaranteed docking and boarding.

Book here
Time Table

 NOTE

  • It is now possible to book for departures until 6 April, 2026. If you wish to travel with the ferry on the Lysefjord AFTER 6 April, 2026, you can contact Kolumbus through here with the desired date of your journey. They will then notify you by email as soon as online booking becomes available.
  • The current timetable is valid until 1 July, 2026. The timetable for July-September is expected to be published here by the end of February, 2026.
  • Dogs are welcome on deck, but not in the lounges.
  • For further questions, please call Kolumbus Customer Service at +47 51 19 99 00 (Open on weekdays 9-11 am).

 

Høgsfjord ferry
Lauvvik – Oanes

A 15- minute car ferry ride
between the quays of Lauvvik and Oanes.

Map Lysefjord

15 min

year-round

15 cars

60 passengers

Tickets to be bought onboard

170 NOK per car (less than 6m) incl. passengers, 50 NOK per pedestrian

Time Table

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.