Arctic Route Tromsø - Senja - Lofoten

General information

Travel aboard the iconic red Arctic Route bus, route number 930, and discover the spectacular landscapes between Tromsø, Senja, Vesterålen, and Lofoten. This flexible hop-on/hop-off route combines comfortable bus travel with scenic ferry crossings, giving you the freedom to explore Northern Norway at your own pace. The bus services are operated by Arctic Route, part of Best Arctic, while ferry crossings are operated by public ferry companies and are included in your ticket.

Stops along the route
Tromsø, Sommarøy Hotel, Mefjord Brygge, Ersfjord Beach Senja, Skaland, Hamn i Senja, Gryllefjord, Andenes, Bleik Beach, Marmelkroken, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Melbu, Fiskebøl, Svinøya Rorbuer, and Svolvær Centre.

Travel inspiration from Tromsø
Spend the day hiking in the stunning nature around Mefjord Brygge on Senja (approx. 12 hours)
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing adventure through Senja, including ferry travel and multiple scenic photo stops
Stay overnight and explore unique accommodations such as Senja by Heart (Gryllefjord), Hamn i Senja, Skagi Senja Lodge (Skaland), Mefjord Brygge, and more

Travel inspiration from Svolvær
Head to Andenes for an unforgettable whale-watching experience, including one ferry crossing (approx. 14 hours)
Explore Hadseløya in Vesterålen for a scenic hiking getaway combined with ferry travel (approx. 14 hours)

Who is this route perfect for?
The Arctic Route 930 was created for independent travellers looking for complete flexibility. Travel where you want, stop where you like, and experience Northern Norway without fixed tour schedules or limitations.

Route map and schedules
You can view the complete itinerary, timetables, and all hop-on/hop-off stops online.

Luggage information
Each traveller may bring:

One small piece of hand luggage that fits under the seat or in the overhead compartment
One larger luggage item with maximum dimensions of height + width + length = 200 cm and a weight limit of 23 kg

For oversized or special luggage requests, please contact us at [email protected] .

Digital guiding along the route
Enhance your journey with the Arctic Route Digital Storytelling experience. Download the multilingual “Guide to Go” app from your app store before departure to access stories, local facts, stop information, activity suggestions, and more throughout the trip.

Important ferry information
On the ferry crossing between Gryllefjord and Andenes, the bus itself does not travel onboard the ferry. Passengers must board the ferry on foot with their luggage. Upon arrival, another red Arctic Route bus will be waiting on the opposite side to continue the journey.

Need assistance? Please call +47 953 03 888. Kindly note that emergency support is not available through Facebook Messenger or social media channels.

Prices from

290 NOK per person