Ferry operator · Norway
Torghatten Sør
- Routes
- 2
- Terminals
- 2
- Avg crossing
- 35 min
Ship operator
Torghatten Sør is the Østlandet arm of Torghatten, Norway's largest ferry and express boat company. It runs both ends of the national spectrum: Moss–Horten, the country's busiest ferry connection, and Svelvik–Verket, its shortest.
Official site: www.torghatten.no — always confirm the current timetable there before travelling.
Timetables
Routes operated by Torghatten Sør
| Route | Crossing | Sailings/day | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horten → Moss | 35 min | 107 | — |
| Moss → Horten | 35 min | 104 | — |
The largest and the smallest crossing in Norway, in one company
Torghatten Sør operates on the Østlandet side of the country, and its portfolio contains a striking pair. Moss–Horten is Norway's largest ferry connection — the crossing of the Oslofjord that saves drivers the long way round through Oslo. Svelvik–Verket is the country's shortest. Both belong to the same operator.
Moss–Horten carries the Rv 19 across the fjord, and responsibility for it sits with Statens vegvesen rather than a county. Torghatten Sør holds the operating contract — state as client, commercial company at the helm, which is how Norway arranges its trunk crossings.
A company that started with one steamship in 1878
Torghatten traces itself to a steamship working off Brønnøysund in 1878. Today the group runs 47 ferry and express boat connections along the whole Norwegian coast, employs around 1,600 people and carries over twelve million passengers a year, on a turnover approaching four billion kroner. It is currently establishing itself in Sweden as well.
The group is organised geographically into three companies under Torghatten AS: Torghatten Nord covers northern Norway and Vestlandet, Torghatten Midt has connections in Trøndelag and Nordland, and Torghatten Sør works Østlandet. Offices sit in Brønnøysund, Trondheim, Horten, Tromsø, Stokmarknes and Os.
Committed to net zero by 2040
Torghatten has committed the group to reaching net zero emissions by 2040, and frames it in an unusual way: the aim is to bring shipping back to the pollution level it had when vessels moved by sail and oar. For a company running 47 connections with 1,600 staff, that target reaches a large share of Norway's coastal traffic.
The network
Where Torghatten Sør sails
Paying aboard
Fares with Torghatten Sør
Driving with Torghatten Sør? 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
What is Norway's busiest ferry crossing?
Moss–Horten across the Oslofjord, operated by Torghatten Sør. The same company also runs Norway's shortest ferry connection, Svelvik–Verket.
Who administers the Moss–Horten ferry?
Statens vegvesen, since Rv 19 runs across the fjord here and trunk-road crossings fall to the state. The operating contract is held by Torghatten Sør.
How big is Torghatten?
It runs 47 ferry and express boat connections along the Norwegian coast with around 1,600 employees, carrying over twelve million passengers a year on a turnover approaching four billion kroner. It is Norway's largest ferry and express boat company.
How is Torghatten organised?
Torghatten AS is the parent of three regional companies: Torghatten Nord in northern Norway and Vestlandet, Torghatten Midt in Trøndelag and Nordland, and Torghatten Sør on Østlandet. Offices are in Brønnøysund, Trondheim, Horten, Tromsø, Stokmarknes and Os.
How old is the company?
Its history starts with a steamship off Brønnøysund in 1878, making it close to 150 years old. It is now expanding into Sweden.
What are Torghatten's emission targets?
The group has committed to net zero emissions by 2040, describing the goal as returning shipping to the pollution level it had when ships were driven by sail and oar.