Ferry terminal · Finnmark
Alta ferry terminal
- Ferry link
- 1
- Listed sailings
- 3
- Operator
- Snelandia
- Region
- Finnmark
Where do ferries from Alta go?
Alta has one scheduled crossing, to Hammerfest.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Alta run from around 07:00 to 16:45 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Snelandia operates the services calling at Alta.
Do I need a ticket at this pier?
Norwegian road ferries have no ticket office — foot passengers usually board free and vehicles are billed by length through AutoPASS.
At a glance
The terminal in numbers
These figures come from the published timetables of the crossings that call here. Seasonal changes are normal on Nordic ferry routes — read this as the shape of the service, not a live departure board.
Timetable
Departures from Alta
3 published departures · valid 1 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026. Confirm with Snelandia before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:40 | 1h 40m | Daily |
| 14:45 | 16:20 | 1h 35m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| 16:45 | 18:30 | 1h 45m | Sun |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Alta
About this pier
Alta ferry terminal
It has a single scheduled link, to Hammerfest from Alta, on the Finnmark coast. The crossing takes about 1h 35m. About 3 sailings call on a typical operating day.
The timetable runs from roughly 07:00 to 16:45; sailings here are run by Snelandia.
Paying at this pier
How fares work here
On foot or by bike
Usually free on Norwegian road ferries — walk aboard, there is no ticket desk at the quay.
With a vehicle
Drive on and you are billed automatically by vehicle length through AutoPASS.
No booking
Road ferries here are turn-up-and-go; arriving early in the queue matters more than reserving.
First time in Norway? Our AutoPASS for Ferries guide explains the discounts, length brackets and how foreign-registered cars are invoiced.
The network
Operators at Alta
Snelandia: All express boat calls in Finnmark are request stops — the boat only puts in where a journey has been booked in advance, and does not come to the quay otherwise. A ticket is not a seat reservation: if the departure is full you can be refused boarding and refunded. Ferries in Finnmark are free.
Nearby
Other terminals in Finnmark
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Alta go?
Alta has one scheduled crossing, to Hammerfest.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Alta run from around 07:00 to 16:45 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Snelandia operates the services calling at Alta.
Do I need a ticket at this pier?
Norwegian road ferries have no ticket office — foot passengers usually board free and vehicles are billed by length through AutoPASS.
How many departures a day leave Alta?
SailNordic lists 3 published departure times from Alta, valid 1 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026. Individual sailings shift with the season, so confirm before travelling.
Can I reach Alta without a car?
Alta is served by the Hammerfest crossing, which foot passengers can use. There is no second ferry link from this pier, so plan onward travel by road from either end.
How long is the crossing from Alta?
The crossing from Alta takes about 1h 35m.
Where can I check the exact Alta timetable?
SailNordic compiles these times from published operator and transport-authority data. For the live, seasonal timetable check Snelandia on its official site before you travel — SailNordic does not sell tickets.