Norway ferry · Østfold
Gamlebyen fergeleie to Smertu fergeleie ferry
- Operator
- Fredrikstad kommune
- Crossing
- 5 min
- Sailings / day
- 83
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 5 min.
Who operates it?
Fredrikstad kommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
83 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:00 and 23:02 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 Fredrikstad kommune before you travel.
Timetable
Gamlebyen fergeleie to Smertu fergeleie departure times
83 listed departures · published for 4 Jul 2026 – 30 Nov 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Fredrikstad kommune before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 06:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:02 | 06:07 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:22 | 06:27 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:30 | 06:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:00 | 07:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:02 | 07:07 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:22 | 07:27 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:30 | 07:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:42 | 07:47 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:00 | 08:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:02 | 08:07 | 5 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 08:22 | 08:27 | 5 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 08:30 | 08:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:32 | 08:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 08:42 | 08:47 | 5 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:00 | 09:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 09:02 | 09:07 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 09:22 | 09:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 09:30 | 09:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 09:32 | 09:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 09:42 | 09:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:00 | 10:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 10:02 | 10:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:22 | 10:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:30 | 10:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 10:32 | 10:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:42 | 10:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 11:00 | 11:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 11:02 | 11:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 11:22 | 11:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 11:30 | 11:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 11:32 | 11:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 11:42 | 11:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 12:00 | 12:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 12:02 | 12:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 12:22 | 12:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 12:30 | 12:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 12:32 | 12:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 12:42 | 12:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:00 | 13:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 13:02 | 13:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:22 | 13:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:30 | 13:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 13:32 | 13:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:42 | 13:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 14:00 | 14:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 14:02 | 14:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 14:22 | 14:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 14:30 | 14:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 14:32 | 14:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 14:42 | 14:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 15:00 | 15:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 15:02 | 15:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 15:22 | 15:27 | 5 min | Daily |
| 15:30 | 15:35 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 15:32 | 15:37 | 5 min | Daily |
| 15:42 | 15:47 | 5 min | Daily |
| 16:00 | 16:05 | 5 min | Mon–Fri |
| 16:02 | 16:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 16:22 | 16:27 | 5 min | Daily |
Showing the first 60 of 83 listed departures — check Fredrikstad kommune for the full timetable.
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 Gamlebyen fergeleie–Smertu fergeleie ferry
Gamlebyen fergeleie to Smertu fergeleie is a scheduled Østfold ferry crossing. The first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 23:02. The sea distance is roughly 0 nautical miles.
The service runs every day; Fredrikstad kommune operates this crossing; the crossing takes about 5 min; 83 sailings run on a typical operating day.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 5 min.
Who operates it?
Fredrikstad kommune operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
83 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:00 and 23:02 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Gamlebyen fergeleie–Smertu fergeleie ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Gamlebyen fergeleie–Smertu fergeleie ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Gamlebyen fergeleie–Smertu fergeleie as a day trip?
With 83 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (06:00) and last (23:02) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Gamlebyen fergeleie–Smertu fergeleie 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 Fredrikstad kommune on its official site before travelling.