Norway ferry · Vestfold og Telemark
Kragerø to Skåtøy ferry
- Operator
- Farte
- Crossing
- 5 min–10 min
- Sailings / day
- 3
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 5 min–10 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Farte operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
3 sailings a day, running Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 18:00 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 Farte before you travel.
Timetable
Kragerø to Skåtøy departure times
3 listed departures for the upcoming season · published for 17 Aug 2026 – 20 Dec 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Farte before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:10 | 10 min | Mon–Fri |
| 17:15 | 17:20 | 5 min | Sat |
| 18:00 | 18:05 | 5 min | Sat |
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 Kragerø–Skåtøy ferry
The Kragerø–Skåtøy ferry runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. The sea distance is roughly 2 nautical miles. Farte operates this crossing.
Crossing time ranges from 5 min to 10 min depending on the service; 3 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 08:00 and the last around 18:00.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 5 min–10 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Farte operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
3 sailings a day, running Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
First & last departure
Around 08:00 and 18:00 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Kragerø–Skåtøy ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Kragerø–Skåtøy ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
How much does the Kragerø–Skåtøy 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 Farte on its official site before travelling.