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:
Ferry Planner, Timetabels and Booking Information
On this page, you will find everything you need to plan your ferry trip in the Lysefjord – whether you are travelling as a passenger, with a car, or combining the ferry with hiking, accommodation or onward transport.
Use the Lysefjord Ferry Planner, to find available departures on your travel date, along with other relevant travel information. If there are bus or onward transport connections that match your selected departure and arrivals, these will also be indicated.
Further down on this page you will find a presentation of the different ferry services operating in the Lysefjord, with timetables and booking links.
Please note that some quays are passenger-only and do not allow cars. Also, certain bus connections may have limited correspondence with ferry arrivals and departures. Always check booking pages and transport providers directly for the most up-to-date information. We recommend to book well in advance, where possible.
Rødne 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
Booking recommended
Adult 595 | children (4-15y) 350 NOK
Car (6m) 1,290 | Vehicle (6-10m) 1,890 | MC 990 NOK
Car package (6m) + up to 5 passengers 1,990 NOK
NOTES
Please note that the tourist car ferry does not call at the small hikers-only quays of Revså, Bratteli, Bakken, Kallali and Håheller. Travel to or from these quays is only possible with the year-round local ferry service.
Kolumbus Local Ferry
Lauvvik – Lysebotn
A year-round local ferry service sailing through the Lysefjord, with calls at Lauvvik, Forsand, Revså, Bratteli, Bakken, Songesand, Kallali, Flørli, Håheller, and Lysebotn.
Until 30 June 2026, the service is operated by a high-speed passenger ferry (MS Rygercruise), supplemented by a car ferry (MF Sveio).
From 1 July 2026, the route will be served by a brand-new high-speed catamaran combi ferry (MS Rygerlys), carrying both passengers and (a limited amount of) vehicles.
1h15m (high-speed) | 2h30m (car ferry) | 1h30m (combi-ferry)
Year-round
0 (high-speed) | 30 (car ferry) | 12 (combi-ferry)
110 passengers (high-speed) | 86 (car ferry) | 97 (combi-ferry)
Advance booking is necessary for guaranteed docking and boarding.
Speed-ferry: adults 275 | children (6-17y) 138 NOK
Car ferry: adults 76 | children (6-17y) 38 NOK
Car ferry: car (6m) 262 | car (7m) 617 | car (8m) 718 | car (10m) 871 | car + trailer (10m) 524 | MC 125 NOK
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 register through here with the desired date of your journey. We will then notify you by email as soon as online booking becomes available.
- 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 10- minute car ferry ride between the quays of Lauvvik and Oanes.
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
Can’t book yet?
If the ferry schedule has not been published or booking has not opened for your preferred date, you can register to be notified as soon as booking becomes available.
You will only be contacted regarding your selected travel date.
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.
