Ferry terminal · Vestfold og Telemark
Dalen ferry terminal
- Ferry link
- 1
- Listed sailings
- 2
- Operator
- Telemarkskanalen
- Region
- Vestfold og Telemark
Where do ferries from Dalen go?
Dalen has one scheduled crossing, to Lårdal.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Dalen run from around 08:00 to 08:50 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Telemarkskanalen operates the services calling at Dalen.
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 Dalen
2 published departures · valid 6 Jul 2026 – 4 Oct 2026. Confirm with Telemarkskanalen before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:35 | 35 min | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| 08:50 | 09:20 | 30 min | Daily |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Dalen
About this pier
Dalen ferry terminal
It has a single scheduled link, to Lårdal from Dalen, on the Vestfold og Telemark coast. Sailings here are run by Telemarkskanalen. The crossing takes about 30 min.
About 2 sailings call on a typical operating day; the timetable runs from roughly 08:00 to 08:50.
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 Dalen
Telemarkskanalen: These legs are lock passages on a canal rather than crossings. Because the canal is a line and not a loop, combined boat-and-bus day tours are sold so you can start and finish in the same place.
Nearby
Other terminals in Vestfold og Telemark
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Dalen go?
Dalen has one scheduled crossing, to Lårdal.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Dalen run from around 08:00 to 08:50 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Telemarkskanalen operates the services calling at Dalen.
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 Dalen?
SailNordic lists 2 published departure times from Dalen, valid 6 Jul 2026 – 4 Oct 2026. Individual sailings shift with the season, so confirm before travelling.
Can I reach Dalen without a car?
Dalen is served by the Lårdal 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 Dalen?
The crossing from Dalen takes about 30 min.
Where can I check the exact Dalen timetable?
SailNordic compiles these times from published operator and transport-authority data. For the live, seasonal timetable check Telemarkskanalen on its official site before you travel — SailNordic does not sell tickets.