Ferry terminal · Nordland
Sandnessjøen ferry terminal
- Ferry link
- 1
- Listed sailings
- 28
- Operator
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Region
- Nordland
Where do ferries from Sandnessjøen go?
Sandnessjøen has one scheduled crossing, to Bjørn Dønna.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Sandnessjøen run from around 05:50 to 22:50 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates the services calling at Sandnessjøen.
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 Sandnessjøen
28 published departures · valid 23 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027. Confirm with Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:50 | 06:15 | 25 min | Daily |
| 06:20 | 06:50 | 30 min | Daily |
| 07:40 | 08:10 | 30 min | Daily |
| 08:00 | 08:25 | 25 min | Daily |
| 08:25 | 08:50 | 25 min | Daily |
| 09:10 | 09:35 | 25 min | Daily |
| 10:20 | 10:50 | 30 min | Daily |
| 10:40 | 11:10 | 30 min | Daily |
| 11:40 | 12:10 | 30 min | Daily |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | 30 min | Daily |
| 13:00 | 13:30 | 30 min | Daily |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | 30 min | Daily |
| 14:40 | 15:05 | 25 min | Daily |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | 30 min | Daily |
| 15:40 | 16:05 | 25 min | Daily |
| 15:45 | 16:15 | 30 min | Daily |
| 16:00 | 16:25 | 25 min | Daily |
| 16:50 | 17:20 | 30 min | Daily |
| 17:05 | 17:35 | 30 min | Daily |
| 18:05 | 18:35 | 30 min | Daily |
| 18:10 | 18:40 | 30 min | Daily |
| 18:45 | 19:15 | 30 min | Daily |
| 19:25 | 19:55 | 30 min | Daily |
| 20:00 | 20:30 | 30 min | Daily |
| 20:45 | 21:10 | 25 min | Daily |
| 21:30 | 22:00 | 30 min | Daily |
| 22:45 | 23:10 | 25 min | Daily |
| 22:50 | 23:15 | 25 min | Daily |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Sandnessjøen
About this pier
Sandnessjøen ferry terminal
Sandnessjøen is a ferry terminal in Nordland, Norway. The crossing takes about 25 min. About 28 sailings call on a typical operating day.
The timetable runs from roughly 05:50 to 22:50; 28 individual departure times are published for this terminal; it has a single scheduled link, to Bjørn Dønna; sailings here are run by Nordland fylkeskommune.
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 Sandnessjøen
Nordland fylkeskommune: 20 of Nordland's 23 county ferry connections are free of charge. The exceptions are Fiskebøl–Melbu, Nesna–Levang and Vennesund–Holm, which carry reduced fares. Between 1 May and 31 August vehicles pay for their first six crossings on each connection, then travel free — but only trips registered through AutoPASS or FerryPay count, not fares paid on board.
Nearby
Other terminals in Nordland
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Sandnessjøen go?
Sandnessjøen has one scheduled crossing, to Bjørn Dønna.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Sandnessjøen run from around 05:50 to 22:50 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates the services calling at Sandnessjøen.
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 Sandnessjøen?
SailNordic lists 28 published departure times from Sandnessjøen, valid 23 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027. Individual sailings shift with the season, so confirm before travelling.
Can I reach Sandnessjøen without a car?
Sandnessjøen is served by the Bjørn Dønna 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 Sandnessjøen?
The crossing from Sandnessjøen takes about 25 min.
Where can I check the exact Sandnessjøen timetable?
SailNordic compiles these times from published operator and transport-authority data. For the live, seasonal timetable check Nordland fylkeskommune on its official site before you travel — SailNordic does not sell tickets.