Ferry operator · Norway
Kolumbus
- Routes
- 323
- Terminals
- 98
- Regions
- 2
- Avg crossing
- 15 min
Kolumbus operates around 323 of the ferry routes in our Norway data, concentrated around Rogaland, Ryfylke. As a Norwegian ferry operator, its road-ferry fares run through the AutoPASS system — foot passengers usually travel free and vehicles are billed by length.
Official site: www.kolumbus.no — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by Kolumbus
Showing the 12 most-searched of the 323 routes Kolumbus runs.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebnes → Nedstrand | 20 min | 10 | Rogaland |
| Judaberg → Tau | 20 min | 1 | Rogaland |
| Østhusvik → Tau | 30 min | 1 | Rogaland |
| Kvitsøy → Mekjarvik | 15 min | 2 | Rogaland |
| Lysebotn → Håheller | 10 min | 3 | Rogaland |
| Mekjarvik → Kvitsøy | 35 min | 14 | Rogaland |
| Haugesund → Røvær | 25 min | 9 | Rogaland |
| Tau → Fister | 1 hr | 1 | Rogaland |
| Forsand → Lauvvik | 5 min | 10 | Rogaland |
| Lysebotn → Flørli | 50 min | 4 | Rogaland |
| Flørli → Håheller | 20 min | 3 | Rogaland |
| Ropeid → Sand | 3 min | 10 | Rogaland |
The network
Where Kolumbus sails
- Lauvvik
- Hebnes
- Nedstrand
- Judaberg
- Tau
- Østhusvik
- Tau
- Kvitsøy
- Mekjarvik
- Lysebotn
- Håheller
- Mekjarvik
- Kvitsøy
- Haugesund
- Røvær
- Fister
- Forsand
- Lysebotn
- Flørli
- Flørli
- Ropeid
- Sand
Paying aboard
Fares with Kolumbus
Driving with Kolumbus? Its road-ferry fares use AutoPASS for Ferries — vehicles are billed automatically by length and foot passengers usually travel free. There is normally no ticket to buy in advance.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where does Kolumbus operate?
Kolumbus runs ferries in Norway, mostly around Rogaland, Ryfylke.
How many routes does Kolumbus run?
Around 323 routes in our data, serving 98 terminals.
Can I take a car on Kolumbus ferries?
Most are Norwegian road ferries: you drive on without a ticket and are charged automatically by length through AutoPASS.
Do I need to book Kolumbus in advance?
Most Norwegian road ferries can't be reserved — you join the queue and drive on. A few longer or seasonal routes take vehicle bookings.
How do I find Kolumbus timetables?
SailNordic lists the routes and service pattern. For exact departure times and seasonal changes, check Kolumbus on its official site before you travel.