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.
Fredrikstad kommune: Free to use, bicycles included, and dogs are welcome. Each boat takes up to 50 passengers — and if a ferry passes your landing without stopping, it means it is full.
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.