Norway ferry · Finnmark
Alta to Hammerfest ferry
- Operator
- Snelandia
- Crossing
- 1h 35m–1h 40m
- Sailings / day
- 1
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Fri
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 1h 35m–1h 40m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Snelandia operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
One sailing a day, running Tue, Wed, Fri.
First & last departure
Around 14:45 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 Snelandia before you travel.
Timetable
Alta to Hammerfest departure times
2 listed departures · published for 2 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Snelandia before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:40 | 1h 40m | Wed |
| 14:45 | 16:20 | 1h 35m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
Paying for this boat
How fares work
Per person
Every passenger needs a ticket — buy it in the operator's app, or on board where card payment is offered.
No AutoPASS
This is a passenger-only boat — there is no car deck.
Snelandia: All express boat calls in Finnmark are request stops — the boat only puts in where a journey has been booked in advance, and does not come to the quay otherwise. A ticket is not a seat reservation: if the departure is full you can be refused boarding and refunded. Ferries in Finnmark are free.
About the crossing
The Alta–Hammerfest ferry
The Alta–Hammerfest ferry runs on Tue, Wed, Fri. The sea distance is roughly 42 nautical miles. Snelandia operates this crossing.
Crossing time ranges from 1h 35m to 1h 40m depending on the service; there is one sailing on operating days; the first departure is around 14:45.
The terminals
Ports on this route
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Connecting crossings
Onward from Hammerfest
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 1h 35m–1h 40m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Snelandia operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
One sailing a day, running Tue, Wed, Fri.
First & last departure
Around 14:45 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Alta–Hammerfest ferry?
Yes. This is a passenger express boat with a per-person fare — buy the ticket in the operator's app or, where card payment is offered, on board.
Can I take a car on the Alta–Hammerfest ferry?
No. This is a passenger-only express boat with no car deck; check the operator for bikes and luggage.
How much does the Alta–Hammerfest ferry cost?
Express boats charge a per-person fare set by the county, bought in the operator's app or on board. 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 Snelandia on its official site before travelling.