Ferry terminal · Nordland
Sandnessjøen ferry terminal
- Ferry links
- 2
- Listed sailings
- 7
- Operator
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Region
- Nordland
Where do ferries from Sandnessjøen go?
2 scheduled crossings serve Sandnessjøen — to Nesna, Brønnøysund.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Sandnessjøen run from around 08:40 to 21:50 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
Arrivals at Sandnessjøen
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the route — these are the 7 scheduled arrivals at Sandnessjøen, valid 24 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027.
| Arrives | From | Departs there | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:40 | Nesna | 08:10 | 30 min | Daily |
| 10:05 | Brønnøysund | 08:30 | 1h 35m | Daily |
| 11:30 | Nesna | 11:00 | 30 min | Daily |
| 15:30 | Nesna | 15:00 | 30 min | Daily |
| 16:00 | Nesna | 15:30 | 30 min | Daily |
| 21:20 | Nesna | 20:40 | 40 min | Daily |
| 21:50 | Nesna | 21:10 | 40 min | Daily |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Sandnessjøen
About this pier
Sandnessjøen ferry terminal
Nordland fylkeskommune serves Sandnessjøen in Nordland. The timetable runs from roughly 08:40 to 21:50. 7 individual departure times are published for this terminal.
It serves 2 scheduled links — Nesna, Brønnøysund; crossings from here take between 30 min and 1h 35m; about 7 sailings call on a typical operating day.
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?
2 scheduled crossings serve Sandnessjøen — to Nesna, Brønnøysund.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Sandnessjøen run from around 08:40 to 21:50 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.
When do ferries arrive at Sandnessjøen?
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the crossing — SailNordic lists 7 arrival times at Sandnessjøen, valid 24 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027.
Can I connect between crossings at Sandnessjøen?
Sandnessjøen handles 2 routes, so onward connections are possible — but the timetables are separate and not coordinated. Leave a margin between the arrival and your next departure.
How long is the crossing from Sandnessjøen?
Crossings from Sandnessjøen run between 30 min and 1h 35m, depending on which route you take.
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.