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.
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.