Norway ferry · Rogaland
Ropeid to Sand ferry
- Operator
- Kolumbus
- Crossing
- 3 min–5 min
- Sailings / day
- 10
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 3 min–5 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Kolumbus operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
10 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 07:10 and 23:15 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
Ropeid to Sand departure times
10 listed departures · published for 27 Jun 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Kolumbus before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 | 07:15 | 5 min | Sat |
| 08:10 | 08:15 | 5 min | Sun |
| 12:40 | 12:45 | 5 min | Sun |
| 12:55 | 13:00 | 5 min | Sat |
| 14:40 | 14:45 | 5 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 16:10 | 16:15 | 5 min | Sun |
| 17:50 | 17:53 | 3 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 18:40 | 18:45 | 5 min | Sat |
| 22:15 | 22:20 | 5 min | Sun |
| 23:15 | 23:20 | 5 min | Fri |
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.
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 Ropeid–Sand ferry
Kolumbus runs the Ropeid–Sand ferry. The first departure is around 07:10 and the last around 23:15. The sea distance is roughly 1 nautical miles.
The service runs every day; crossing time ranges from 3 min to 5 min depending on the service; 10 sailings run on a typical operating day.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 3 min–5 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Kolumbus operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
10 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 07:10 and 23:15 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Ropeid–Sand ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Ropeid–Sand ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Ropeid–Sand as a day trip?
With 10 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (07:10) and last (23:15) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Ropeid–Sand 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 Kolumbus on its official site before travelling.