Ferry operator · Norway
Norled AS
- Routes
- 5
- Terminals
- 3
- Avg crossing
- 14 min
Ship operator
Norled operates 80 vessels on ferry and express boat connections from the Oslofjord to Troms. It has invested heavily in new vessel types and low-emission technology, and says it has developed solutions it is alone in the world in using.
Official site: www.norled.no/ferje — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by Norled AS
Showing the 2 most-searched of the 5 routes Norled AS runs.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hjelmeland → Nesvik | 12 min | 45 | — |
| Skipavik → Hjelmeland | 17 min | 13 | — |
Eighty vessels, from Oslo to Tromsø
Norled runs ferry and express boat connections along most of the Norwegian coast — from Oslo in the south to Tromsø in the north — with a fleet of 80 vessels. That places it among the largest operators in the country, working under contract for several different transport authorities rather than for one.
The company positions itself as more than a contractor: it describes itself as a leading operator in travel and tourism, an innovative shipping company, and a training institution for tomorrow's seafarers. Its stated values — proud, dynamic, solid — sit alongside a claim worth noting, that Norled has brought forward technical solutions it is alone in the world in operating.
The 2030 target is about the fleet, not the fuel bill
Norled's sustainability programme, first reported for 2022, sets a target of cutting CO₂ emissions by 57 percent by 2030. The mechanism is specific and measurable: raising the share of low- and zero-emission vessels in the fleet from 4 percent in 2019 to 55 percent by 2030.
That is a fleet replacement programme rather than an efficiency drive, and Norled says it depends on working with strategic partners in propulsion systems, automation and energy carriers. The longer ambition is to be a zero-emission company by 2050.
A recruitment target alongside the emissions one
Less commonly published, Norled sets numerical goals for the composition of its workforce as well: 50 percent women in the shore organisation and 20 percent in the sea organisation by 2030. Both figures appear in the same strategy document as the climate targets, which were built from surveys of all employees, workshops across the company, and interviews with the board, management, owners, customers, partners, authorities and interest organisations.
The network
Where Norled AS sails
Paying aboard
Fares with Norled AS
Driving with Norled AS? 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
How many vessels does Norled have?
80, running ferry and express boat connections from the Oslofjord to Troms — effectively from Oslo in the south to Tromsø in the north.
What are Norled's emission targets?
A 57 percent cut in CO₂ emissions by 2030, achieved by raising the share of low- and zero-emission vessels in the fleet from 4 percent in 2019 to 55 percent by 2030. The longer ambition is to be a zero-emission company by 2050.
Does Norled operate its own routes?
It works under contract for transport authorities rather than running commercial routes of its own, which is why the same company appears behind connections administered by different counties and by the state.
What is distinctive about Norled's technology?
The company states it has developed solutions it is alone in the world in operating, and has invested heavily in new vessel types and environmentally friendly technology. Its emission programme depends on partnerships in propulsion systems, automation and energy carriers.
Does Norled train seafarers?
Yes — it describes itself as a training institution for tomorrow's seafarers alongside its role as an operator.