Norway ferry · Vestfold og Telemark
Dalen to Lårdal ferry
- Operator
- Telemarkskanalen
- Crossing
- 30 min–35 min
- Sailings / day
- 2
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 30 min–35 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Telemarkskanalen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
2 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 08:50 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 Telemarkskanalen before you travel.
Timetable
Dalen to Lårdal departure times
2 listed departures · published for 6 Jul 2026 – 4 Oct 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Telemarkskanalen before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:35 | 35 min | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| 08:50 | 09:20 | 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.
About the crossing
The Dalen–Lårdal ferry
Telemarkskanalen runs the Dalen–Lårdal ferry. 2 sailings run on a typical operating day. The first departure is around 08:00 and the last around 08:50.
The sea distance is roughly 5 nautical miles; the service runs every day; crossing time ranges from 30 min to 35 min depending on the service.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 30 min–35 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Telemarkskanalen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
2 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 08:50 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Dalen–Lårdal ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Dalen–Lårdal ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
How much does the Dalen–Lårdal 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 Telemarkskanalen on its official site before travelling.