Norway ferry · Vestland
Sandvikvåg to Halhjem ferry
- Operator
- Statens vegvesen
- Crossing
- 45 min–50 min
- Sailings / day
- 54
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 45 min–50 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Statens vegvesen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
54 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:00 and 23:10 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 Statens vegvesen before you travel.
Timetable
Sandvikvåg to Halhjem departure times
85 listed departures · published for 28 Oct 2026 – 7 Mar 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Statens vegvesen before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:45 | 45 min | Daily |
| 00:50 | 01:35 | 45 min | Daily |
| 01:40 | 02:30 | 50 min | Daily |
| 02:40 | 03:30 | 50 min | Daily |
| 03:40 | 04:30 | 50 min | Daily |
| 04:40 | 05:30 | 50 min | Daily |
| 05:30 | 06:15 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 05:40 | 06:25 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 05:50 | 06:35 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:20 | 07:05 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:30 | 07:15 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 06:45 | 07:30 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:10 | 07:55 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:20 | 08:05 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 07:30 | 08:15 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:00 | 08:45 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:10 | 08:55 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 08:30 | 09:15 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:35 | 09:20 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 08:50 | 09:35 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 09:00 | 09:45 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:10 | 09:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 09:25 | 10:10 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:30 | 10:15 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 09:50 | 10:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | 45 min | Sun |
| 10:10 | 10:55 | 45 min | Mon–Fri |
| 10:15 | 11:00 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 10:30 | 11:15 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 10:40 | 11:25 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 10:50 | 11:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 11:05 | 11:50 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 11:10 | 11:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 11:30 | 12:15 | 45 min | Daily |
| 11:50 | 12:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 11:55 | 12:40 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 12:10 | 12:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 12:20 | 13:05 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 12:30 | 13:15 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 12:45 | 13:30 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 12:50 | 13:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 13:10 | 13:55 | 45 min | Daily |
| 13:30 | 14:15 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 13:35 | 14:20 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 13:50 | 14:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 14:00 | 14:45 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 14:10 | 14:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 14:25 | 15:10 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 14:30 | 15:15 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 14:50 | 15:35 | 45 min | Daily |
| 15:10 | 15:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 15:15 | 16:00 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 15:40 | 16:25 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 15:50 | 16:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 16:05 | 16:50 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:10 | 16:55 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 16:30 | 17:15 | 45 min | Daily |
| 16:50 | 17:35 | 45 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 16:55 | 17:40 | 45 min | Thu, Fri, Sat |
Showing the first 60 of 85 listed departures — check Statens vegvesen for the full timetable.
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.
Statens vegvesen: A national road ferry. Payment runs through the AutoPASS tariff regulation, administered on behalf of the Ministry of Transport — you pay for the vehicle and passengers travel free.
About the crossing
The Sandvikvåg–Halhjem ferry
Sandvikvåg to Halhjem is a scheduled Vestland ferry crossing. The first departure is around 00:00 and the last around 23:10. The sea distance is roughly 11 nautical miles.
The service runs every day; Statens vegvesen operates this crossing; crossing time ranges from 45 min to 50 min depending on the service; 54 sailings run on a typical operating day.
Travelling the other way? See the return crossing, Halhjem to Sandvikvåg, which keeps its own timetable.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Keep going
Connecting crossings
Onward from Halhjem
Nearby
Other crossings in Western Fjords
- Dragsvik → HellaÅrsnes → GjermundshamnOppedal → LavikAnda → LoteMannheller → FodnesHatvik → Venjaneset
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 45 min–50 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Statens vegvesen operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
54 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 00:00 and 23:10 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Sandvikvåg–Halhjem ferry?
On this Norwegian road ferry foot passengers usually travel free — you only pay for a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the Sandvikvåg–Halhjem ferry?
Yes. Vehicles board without buying a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Can I do Sandvikvåg–Halhjem as a day trip?
With 54 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (00:00) and last (23:10) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Sandvikvåg–Halhjem 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 Statens vegvesen on its official site before travelling.