Norway ferry · Vestland
Hellesylt to Geiranger ferry
- Operator
- FRAM, The Fjords, Vestlandske
- Crossing
- 45 min
- Runs
- Seasonal
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 45 min.
Who operates it?
FRAM and The Fjords and Vestlandske operate this crossing.
At a glance
Service pattern
Seasonal service — not running now. The last published season ran 2 Oct 2026 – 2 Oct 2027. Check FRAM for next season's dates before planning a trip.
Timetable
Last season's Hellesylt to Geiranger departures
3 departures from the 2 Oct 2026 – 2 Oct 2027 season, which has ended — shown as a guide to next year's pattern, not current sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 12:00 | 12:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 15:00 | 15:45 | 45 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.
FRAM: You pay by AutoPASS: the vehicle is charged by type and distance, and passengers travel free. On FRAM's free connections vehicles travel free outside the 1 May–31 August summer period. Timetables carry a validity window — check which one covers your travel date.
The Fjords: An excursion product rather than scheduled transport — booked as an experience with a departure time rather than as a ticket between two points. The Fjords now sits inside the Norway's Best brand, and booking runs through its channels.
About the crossing
The Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry
FRAM and The Fjords and Vestlandske run the Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry. The sea distance is roughly 9 nautical miles. The service runs seasonally.
The crossing takes about 45 min.
What makes this crossing different
What the timetable data does not show this autumn
The departures listed on this page come from the national open-data feed, and in autumn 2026 it is out of step with what is actually sailing. The four 65-minute departures listed under FRAM are Fjord1's sailings with MF Veøy and MF Bolsøy, and Fjord1 suspended them from 4 September 2026 after Oslo District Court lifted the injunction that had let those ferries keep sailing despite the Geirangerfjord zero-emission rule. Fjord1 is appealing, but until that is settled those sailings do not run.
The other departures are Vestlandske's. The feed gives them 45 minutes, but Norway's Best — which sells every Vestlandske ticket — lists 1 hour 5 minutes for every sailing. Its summer timetable of eight departures each way ends on 30 September. In October 2026 there are three sailings each way, from 1 November to 15 December two, and none were listed between mid-December and the end of February.
If you are planning a trip after September, check the timetable with Norway's Best rather than relying on the list on this page.
Sources: Fjord1 press release, 4 September 2026; Norway's Best Geirangerfjord timetable, checked 27 September 2026.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Nearby
Other crossings in Western Fjords
- Sandvikvåg → HalhjemDragsvik → HellaÅrsnes → GjermundshamnOppedal → LavikAnda → LoteMannheller → Fodnes
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 45 min.
Who operates it?
FRAM and The Fjords and Vestlandske operate this crossing.
Do foot passengers pay on the Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
How much does the Hellesylt–Geiranger 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 FRAM on its official site before travelling.