Norway ferry · Nordland
Bodø to Moskenes ferry
- Operator
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Crossing
- 3h 15m–3h 45m
- Sailings / day
- 37
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 3h 15m–3h 45m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
37 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:15 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
Bodø to Moskenes departure times
37 listed departures · published for 23 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:15 | 03:30 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 00:30 | 04:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 01:00 | 04:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 02:00 | 05:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 03:15 | 06:45 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 03:45 | 07:00 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 04:00 | 07:30 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 05:00 | 08:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 05:15 | 08:45 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 05:30 | 08:45 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 06:00 | 09:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 06:15 | 09:30 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 07:00 | 10:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 07:30 | 11:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 08:00 | 11:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 10:00 | 13:45 | 3h 45m | Daily |
| 10:30 | 14:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 11:30 | 15:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 12:30 | 16:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 13:00 | 16:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 13:30 | 17:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 14:00 | 17:30 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 15:15 | 18:30 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 15:30 | 19:00 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 16:00 | 19:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 16:15 | 19:30 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 16:30 | 19:45 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 16:45 | 20:00 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 17:15 | 20:30 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 18:00 | 21:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 18:30 | 21:45 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 19:00 | 22:30 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 19:45 | 23:15 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 20:45 | 00:15 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 21:00 | 00:15 | 3h 15m | Daily |
| 21:15 | 00:45 | 3h 30m | Daily |
| 22:00 | 01:30 | 3h 30m | 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 Bodø–Moskenes ferry
Bodø to Moskenes is a scheduled Nordland ferry crossing. Crossing time ranges from 3h 15m to 3h 45m depending on the service. 37 sailings run on a typical operating day.
The first departure is around 00:15 and the last around 22:00; the sea distance is roughly 48 nautical miles; the service runs every day; Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.
The terminals
Ports on this route
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Connecting crossings
Onward from Moskenes
Nearby
Other crossings in Lofoten
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 3h 15m–3h 45m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
37 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:15 and 22:00 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.
Can I do Bodø–Moskenes as a day trip?
With 37 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (00:15) and last (22:00) departures and the return timetable.
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 Nordland fylkeskommune on its official site before travelling.