Norway ferry · Nordland
Bjørn Dønna to Sandnessjøen ferry
- Operator
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Crossing
- 25 min–30 min
- Sailings / day
- 13
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 25 min–30 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
13 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 05:50 and 22:00 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 Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.
Timetable
Bjørn Dønna to Sandnessjøen departure times
28 listed departures · published for 28 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:50 | 06:15 | 25 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:00 | 07:30 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:20 | 07:50 | 30 min | Thu, Sat |
| 07:25 | 07:55 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:20 | 08:50 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:30 | 09:00 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 09:40 | 10:10 | 30 min | Thu, Sat |
| 10:05 | 10:35 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 10:55 | 11:25 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 11:00 | 11:30 | 30 min | Thu, Sat |
| 11:20 | 11:50 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 12:20 | 12:50 | 30 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 13:05 | 13:35 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13:40 | 14:10 | 30 min | Thu, Sat |
| 14:40 | 15:10 | 30 min | Daily |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | 30 min | Sat |
| 15:10 | 15:40 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 16:10 | 16:40 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 16:25 | 16:55 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 17:15 | 17:45 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 17:25 | 17:55 | 30 min | Sat |
| 17:30 | 18:00 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 17:40 | 18:10 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 17:45 | 18:15 | 30 min | Mon–Fri |
| 18:45 | 19:15 | 30 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 19:25 | 19:55 | 30 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20:05 | 20:35 | 30 min | Sat |
| 22:00 | 22:30 | 30 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.
Nordland fylkeskommune: Most Nordland county ferries are free for vehicles outside the summer tariff period (1 May–31 August), and payment is by number-plate recognition — there is no ticket to buy. Bodø–Moskenes and Bodø–Værøy–Røst take vehicle bookings.
About the crossing
The Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen ferry
The Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen ferry runs every day. Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing. Crossing time ranges from 25 min to 30 min depending on the service.
13 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 05:50 and the last around 22:00; the sea distance is roughly 4 nautical miles.
Travelling the other way? See the return crossing, Sandnessjøen to Bjørn Dønna, which keeps its own timetable.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 25 min–30 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
13 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 05:50 and 22:00 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen as a day trip?
With 13 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (05:50) and last (22:00) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Bjørn Dønna–Sandnessjøen 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 Nordland fylkeskommune on its official site before travelling.