Norway ferry · Vestland
Hellesylt to Geiranger ferry
- Operator
- FRAM, Fjord X, The Fjords, Vestlandske
- Crossing
- 35 min–2h 5m
- Sailings / day
- 34
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 35 min–2h 5m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
FRAM and Fjord X and The Fjords and Vestlandske operate this crossing.
How often does it run?
34 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 18:30 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 FRAM before you travel.
Timetable
Hellesylt to Geiranger departure times
15 listed departures · published for 22 May 2026 – 31 Oct 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with FRAM before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 08:30 | 09:35 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 09:30 | 10:15 | 45 min | Daily |
| 10:00 | 11:05 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 11:00 | 11:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 11:30 | 12:35 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 12:30 | 13:15 | 45 min | Daily |
| 13:00 | 14:05 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 14:00 | 14:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 14:30 | 15:35 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | 45 min | Daily |
| 16:00 | 17:05 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 17:00 | 17:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 17:30 | 18:35 | 1h 5m | Weekends |
| 18:30 | 19:15 | 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.
About the crossing
The Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry
FRAM and Fjord X and The Fjords and Vestlandske run the Hellesylt–Geiranger ferry. Crossing time ranges from 35 min to 2h 5m depending on the service. 34 sailings run on a typical operating day.
The first departure is around 08:00 and the last around 18:30; the sea distance is roughly 9 nautical miles; the service runs every day.
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 35 min–2h 5m, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
FRAM and Fjord X and The Fjords and Vestlandske operate this crossing.
How often does it run?
34 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 18:30 on operating days.
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.
Can I do Hellesylt–Geiranger as a day trip?
With 34 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (08:00) and last (18:30) departures and the return timetable.
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.