Norway ferry · Oslo og Akershus
Aker to Nesoddtangen ferry
- Operator
- Ruter
- Crossing
- 13 min–23 min
- Sailings / day
- 52
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 13 min–23 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Ruter operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
52 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:03 and 23:33 on operating days.
At a glance
Service pattern
Days shown are the typical operating pattern. SailNordic lists the schedule shape from published data — individual departure times shift with the season, so confirm the exact timetable with Ruter before you travel.
Timetable
Aker to Nesoddtangen departure times
52 listed departures · published for 24 Jul 2026 – 29 Nov 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Ruter before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:03 | 00:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 00:33 | 00:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 01:33 | 01:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 02:33 | 02:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 03:33 | 03:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 05:33 | 05:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 06:03 | 06:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 06:33 | 06:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 06:53 | 07:16 | 23 min | Daily |
| 07:03 | 07:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 07:13 | 07:36 | 23 min | Daily |
| 07:33 | 07:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 07:53 | 08:16 | 23 min | Daily |
| 08:03 | 08:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 08:13 | 08:36 | 23 min | Daily |
| 08:33 | 08:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 09:03 | 09:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 09:33 | 09:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 09:45 | 09:58 | 13 min | Daily |
| 10:03 | 10:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 10:33 | 10:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 11:03 | 11:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 11:33 | 11:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 12:03 | 12:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 12:33 | 12:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 13:03 | 13:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 13:33 | 13:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 14:03 | 14:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 14:33 | 14:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 14:53 | 15:16 | 23 min | Daily |
| 15:03 | 15:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 15:13 | 15:36 | 23 min | Daily |
| 15:15 | 15:28 | 13 min | Daily |
| 15:33 | 15:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 15:53 | 16:16 | 23 min | Daily |
| 16:03 | 16:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 16:13 | 16:36 | 23 min | Daily |
| 16:33 | 16:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 17:03 | 17:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 17:33 | 17:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 18:03 | 18:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 18:33 | 18:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 19:03 | 19:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 19:33 | 19:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 20:03 | 20:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 20:33 | 20:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 21:03 | 21:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 21:33 | 21:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 22:03 | 22:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 22:33 | 22:56 | 23 min | Daily |
| 23:03 | 23:26 | 23 min | Daily |
| 23:33 | 23:56 | 23 min | Daily |
Paying for this ferry
How fares work
On foot or by bike
Usually free — just walk aboard, no ticket required.
With a car
No ticket needed; you're billed automatically by vehicle length via AutoPASS.
Rental car
The hire company is registered in AutoPASS and re-bills you, often with an admin fee.
New to this? Our AutoPASS for Ferries guide explains the discounts, length brackets and how foreign cars are invoiced.
About the crossing
The Aker–Nesoddtangen ferry
Ruter runs the Aker–Nesoddtangen ferry. The sea distance is roughly 3 nautical miles. The service runs every day.
Crossing time ranges from 13 min to 23 min depending on the service; 52 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 00:03 and the last around 23:33.
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Ports on this route
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 13 min–23 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Ruter operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
52 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:03 and 23:33 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Aker–Nesoddtangen ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Aker–Nesoddtangen ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Aker–Nesoddtangen as a day trip?
With 52 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (00:03) and last (23:33) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Aker–Nesoddtangen ferry cost?
There is no ticket to buy in advance: foot passengers are usually free and vehicles are billed by length through AutoPASS. SailNordic does not sell tickets.
Where can I get the exact departure times?
SailNordic lists the service pattern from published data. For exact departure times and seasonal changes, check Ruter on its official site before travelling.