Norway ferry · Rogaland
Østhusvik to Tau ferry
- Operator
- Kolumbus
- Crossing
- 30 min
- Sailings / day
- 1
- Runs
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 30 min.
Who operates it?
Kolumbus operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
One sailing a day, running Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
First & last departure
Around 14:05 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 Kolumbus before you travel.
Timetable
Østhusvik to Tau departure times
1 listed departure · published for 25 Oct 2026 – 2 Apr 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Kolumbus before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:05 | 14:35 | 30 min | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Paying for this boat
How fares work
Per person
Every passenger needs a ticket — buy it in the operator's app, or on board where card payment is offered.
No AutoPASS
This is a passenger-only boat — there is no car deck.
Kolumbus: Fares are counted in zones: the zone you start in, every zone you pass through, and the one you get off in. A Kolumbus ticket also works on local trains in Rogaland under a shared fare system.
About the crossing
The Østhusvik–Tau ferry
Østhusvik to Tau is a scheduled Rogaland ferry crossing. The service runs on Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Kolumbus operates this crossing.
The crossing takes about 30 min; there is one sailing on operating days; the first departure is around 14:05; the sea distance is roughly 4 nautical miles.
The terminals
Ports on this route
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Connecting crossings
Onward from Tau
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 30 min.
Who operates it?
Kolumbus operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
One sailing a day, running Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
First & last departure
Around 14:05 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Østhusvik–Tau 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 Østhusvik–Tau ferry?
No. This is a passenger-only express boat with no car deck; check the operator for bikes and luggage.
How much does the Østhusvik–Tau 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 Kolumbus on its official site before travelling.