Norway ferry
Hjelmeland to Nesvik ferry
- Operator
- Norled AS
- Crossing
- 12 min–13 min
- Sailings / day
- 45
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 12 min–13 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Norled AS operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
45 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:00 and 23:20 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 Norled AS before you travel.
Timetable
Hjelmeland to Nesvik departure times
45 listed departures · published for 28 Jun 2026 – 31 Dec 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Norled AS before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 00:40 | 00:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 01:40 | 01:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 04:20 | 04:33 | 13 min | Mon–Fri |
| 05:00 | 05:13 | 13 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 05:40 | 05:53 | 13 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 06:20 | 06:33 | 13 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 06:40 | 06:53 | 13 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 07:20 | 07:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 07:40 | 07:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 08:20 | 08:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 08:40 | 08:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 09:00 | 09:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 09:20 | 09:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 09:40 | 09:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 10:20 | 10:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 10:40 | 10:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 11:00 | 11:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 11:40 | 11:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 12:00 | 12:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 12:20 | 12:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 12:40 | 12:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 13:00 | 13:12 | 12 min | Daily |
| 13:40 | 13:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 14:00 | 14:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 14:20 | 14:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 14:45 | 14:57 | 12 min | Daily |
| 15:20 | 15:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 15:40 | 15:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 16:20 | 16:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 16:40 | 16:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 17:00 | 17:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 17:20 | 17:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 17:40 | 17:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 18:20 | 18:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 18:40 | 18:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 19:00 | 19:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 19:40 | 19:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 20:00 | 20:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 20:20 | 20:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 21:00 | 21:13 | 13 min | Daily |
| 21:20 | 21:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 21:40 | 21:53 | 13 min | Daily |
| 22:20 | 22:33 | 13 min | Daily |
| 23:20 | 23:33 | 13 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 Hjelmeland–Nesvik ferry
Hjelmeland to Nesvik is a scheduled ferry crossing. 45 sailings run on a typical operating day. The first departure is around 00:00 and the last around 23:20.
The sea distance is roughly 2 nautical miles; the service runs every day; Norled AS operates this crossing; crossing time ranges from 12 min to 13 min depending on the service.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 12 min–13 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Norled AS operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
45 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:00 and 23:20 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Hjelmeland–Nesvik ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Hjelmeland–Nesvik ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Hjelmeland–Nesvik as a day trip?
With 45 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (00:00) and last (23:20) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Hjelmeland–Nesvik 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 Norled AS on its official site before travelling.