Norway ferry · Nordland
Bodø to Moskenes ferry
- Operator
- Statens vegvesen
- Crossing
- 3h 15m
- Sailings / day
- 3
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 3h 15m.
Who operates it?
Statens vegvesen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
3 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 13:00 and 21:00 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 Statens vegvesen before you travel.
Timetable
Bodø to Moskenes departure times
8 listed departures · published for 28 Oct 2026 – 29 Mar 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Statens vegvesen before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:45 | 04:00 | 3h 15m | Thu, Fri |
| 01:00 | 04:15 | 3h 15m | Tue |
| 05:00 | 08:15 | 3h 15m | Thu |
| 13:00 | 16:15 | 3h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 15:15 | 18:30 | 3h 15m | Wed |
| 16:30 | 19:45 | 3h 15m | Sat |
| 16:45 | 20:00 | 3h 15m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
| 21:00 | 00:15 | 3h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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.
Statens vegvesen: A national road ferry. Payment runs through the AutoPASS tariff regulation, administered on behalf of the Ministry of Transport — you pay for the vehicle and passengers travel free.
About the crossing
The Bodø–Moskenes ferry
Bodø to Moskenes is a scheduled Nordland ferry crossing. The crossing takes about 3h 15m. 3 sailings run on a typical operating day.
The first departure is around 13:00 and the last around 21:00; the sea distance is roughly 48 nautical miles; the service runs every day; Statens vegvesen operates this crossing.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 3h 15m.
Who operates it?
Statens vegvesen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
3 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 13:00 and 21:00 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Bodø–Moskenes ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Bodø–Moskenes ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
How much does the Bodø–Moskenes 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 Statens vegvesen on its official site before travelling.