Ferries and express boats

There are good express boat and ferry connections throughout Troms county. Several routes have daily departures, making them a practical and scenic way to travel through the region.

Express boats

Tromsø–Finnsnes–Harstad: 2–4 daily departures.

Tromsø–Skjervøy: One daily departure, except Saturdays.

Tromsø–Lysnes on Senja: Two departures on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

To guarantee a seat on an express boat, you must purchase a ticket in advance for a specific departure. When departing from Tromsø, Finnsnes or Harstad, you must arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Tickets can also be purchased on board by card if seats are still available, but a seat is not guaranteed.

See current express boat timetables here.

Ferries

Lyngen ferries operate year-round. The crossing between Breivikeidet and Svensby takes approximately 20 minutes, while the crossing between Lyngseidet and Olderdalen takes approximately 40 minutes.

The ferry between Brensholmen on Kvaløya and Botnhamn on Senja operates year-round. The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes.

The ferry between Gryllefjord on Senja and Andenes in Vesterålen operates during the summer season. The crossing takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Check the current timetable for seasonal operating dates.

Please note that it is not possible to reserve a place on ferries.

See current ferry timetables here.