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Kirkefjord to Vindstad ferry

Operator
Nordland fylkeskommune
Crossing
15 min
Sailings / day
3
Runs
Daily

At a glance

Service pattern

Crossing
15 min
Departures / day
3
First departure
10:25
Last departure
14:40
Sea distance
2 nm
Fares
Per person
Operates
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

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 Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.

Timetable

Kirkefjord to Vindstad departure times

6 listed departures · published for 29 Oct 2026 – 29 Mar 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.

DepartsArrivesCrossingRuns
10:2510:4015 minMon–Fri
13:2513:4015 minThu
13:5514:1015 minMon, Fri, Sat, Sun
14:4014:5515 minMon–Fri
17:3017:4515 minMon, Fri, Sat, Sun
20:5521:1015 minFri

Paying for this boat

How fares work

Nordland fylkeskommune: Nordland's express boats charge a per-person fare: buy it in the Reis Nordland app or on board by card (the Reinefjord boat no longer takes cash). Some quiet winter departures only run when booked ahead by phone — the Reinefjord boat needs this in weeks 42–52 and 1–11.

About the crossing

The Kirkefjord–Vindstad ferry

The Kirkefjord–Vindstad ferry runs every day. The sea distance is roughly 2 nautical miles. Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.

The crossing takes about 15 min; 3 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 10:25 and the last around 14:40.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

The crossing takes about 15 min.

Who operates it?

Nordland fylkeskommune operates this crossing.

How often does it run?

3 sailings a day, every day.

First & last departure

Around 10:25 and 14:40 on operating days.

Do foot passengers pay on the Kirkefjord–Vindstad ferry?

Yes. This is a passenger express boat with a per-person fare — buy the ticket in the operator's app or, where card payment is offered, on board.

Can I take a car on the Kirkefjord–Vindstad ferry?

No. This is a passenger-only express boat with no car deck; check the operator for bikes and luggage.

How much does the Kirkefjord–Vindstad ferry cost?

Express boats charge a per-person fare set by the county, bought in the operator's app or on board. 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 Nordland fylkeskommune on its official site before travelling.

How we know this: route details are compiled from published operator and transport-authority timetables. Schedules change between summer and winter — always confirm the exact departure before you travel.Operator: Nordland fylkeskommune · official site.