Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Arctic Route Tromsø - Sommarøy - Tromsø
Best Arctic
Best Arctic
Best Arctic
Best Arctic
Best Arctic
Prices from
290 NOK
per person
Want to experience the Arctic coast the easy way?
General information
The Arctic Route bus from Tromsø to Sommarøy makes it easy to visit one of Northern Norway’s most beautiful island destinations — completely without a rental car.
This is a direct shuttle service with fixed departures, making it easy to plan a same-day return trip to Sommarøy, with a one-way travel time of 1.5 hours.
Sit back and enjoy a scenic journey through dramatic fjords, mountain landscapes, and white sandy beaches. In just over an hour, you will arrive in Sommarøy, known for its turquoise waters, peaceful atmosphere, and spectacular photo opportunities.
Explore Sommarøy at your own pace. Walk around the island, relax on one of the many white sandy beaches, take a dip in the sea, hike Sørkollen or Nordkollen on Hillesøy, spot Arctic wildlife, enjoy local food at Sommarøy Hotel, and more.
On board, you will find
- Comfortable seating
- English-speaking drivers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Space for luggage
Bus stops & schedule
The bus to Sommarøy departs from Tromsø Prostneset Harbour Terminal, Platform 3, 1st floor.
The bus to Tromsø city centre departs from outside Sommarøy Hotel.
The bus is red and marked with the Bussring and/or Arctic Route logo.
Please note that the bus stops are not marked with “Arctic Route” signs.
Travelling with children
We have booster seats available on board.
If you need a baby seat, please inform us before travelling ([email protected]) or bring your own.
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].
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
Facilities
- Short tours
- Family-friendly
- English
- Bus (up to 50 passengers)
- ISO 14001
- Easy
- Toilet on the bus
- Environmentally certified business
- 0-3 hours
- Eco-Lighthouse
- Green Travel
About Best Arctic
Best Arctic offers year-round activities, transport services and travel packages across Northern Norway and the wider Arctic region.
Best Arctic is a locally based activity provider and destination management company with its office in Tromsø. The company was established under the Best Arctic name in 2022, building on the experience of Tromsø Safari and Bussring.
With more than 18 years of experience in tourism, Best Arctic offers activities throughout the year, including Northern Lights tours, dog sledding, whale watching and sightseeing tours. The company also provides accommodation, travel packages and cross-border transport services connecting destinations in Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Best Arctic works closely with local landowners, activity providers, guides and other suppliers. The company aims to contribute to tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities, today and in the future.
Memberships and certifications
