Ferry terminal · Vestland
Balestrand ferry terminal
- Ferry link
- 1
- Listed sailings
- 3
- Operator
- Skyss
- Region
- Vestland
Where do ferries from Balestrand go?
Balestrand has one scheduled crossing, to Vik.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Balestrand run from around 11:58 to 20:35 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Skyss operates the services calling at Balestrand.
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
Arrivals at Balestrand
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the route — these are the 3 scheduled arrivals at Balestrand, valid 23 Jul 2026 – 13 Dec 2026.
| Arrives | From | Departs there | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:58 | Vik | 11:35 | 23 min | Daily |
| 18:20 | Vik | 18:00 | 20 min | Daily |
| 20:35 | Vik | 20:15 | 20 min | Daily |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Balestrand
About this pier
Balestrand ferry terminal
Balestrand is a ferry terminal in Vestland, Norway. The crossing takes about 20 min. About 3 sailings call on a typical operating day.
The timetable runs from roughly 11:58 to 20:35; it has a single scheduled link, to Vik; sailings here are run by Skyss.
Balestrand sits inside our Western Fjords coverage — that guide sets out how the crossings in this area connect and which ones visitors actually use.
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 Balestrand
Skyss: Most Skyss services run on a gross contract, where Skyss handles tickets and timetables. Some boat routes run on a net contract instead — there the operator owns ticketing and information, so check the operator's own channels.
Nearby
Other terminals in Vestland
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Balestrand go?
Balestrand has one scheduled crossing, to Vik.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Balestrand run from around 11:58 to 20:35 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Skyss operates the services calling at Balestrand.
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.
When do ferries arrive at Balestrand?
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the crossing — SailNordic lists 3 arrival times at Balestrand, valid 23 Jul 2026 – 13 Dec 2026.
Can I reach Balestrand without a car?
Balestrand is served by the Vik 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 Balestrand?
The crossing from Balestrand takes about 20 min.
Where can I check the exact Balestrand timetable?
SailNordic compiles these times from published operator and transport-authority data. For the live, seasonal timetable check Skyss on its official site before you travel — SailNordic does not sell tickets.