Ferry terminal · Rogaland
Tau ferry terminal
- Ferry links
- 2
- Listed sailings
- 2
- Operator
- Kolumbus
- Region
- Rogaland
Where do ferries from Tau go?
2 scheduled crossings serve Tau — to Østhusvik, Fister.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Tau run from around 14:35 to 14:55 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Kolumbus operates the services calling at Tau.
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 Tau
1 published departure · valid 28 Jun 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Confirm with Kolumbus before you travel.
| Departs | To | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:55 | Fister | 15:55 | 1 hr | Wed |
Timetable
Arrivals at Tau
Sailings that terminate at Tau, timed from the far end of the crossing.
| Arrives | From | Departs there | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:35 | Østhusvik | 14:05 | 30 min | Weekends |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Tau
About this pier
Tau ferry terminal
Kolumbus serves Tau in Rogaland. About 2 sailings call on a typical operating day. The timetable runs from roughly 14:35 to 14:55.
It serves 2 scheduled links — Østhusvik, Fister; crossings from here take between 30 min and 1 hr.
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 Tau
Kolumbus: Fares are counted in zones: the zone you start in, every zone you pass through, and the one you get off in. A Kolumbus ticket also works on local trains in Rogaland under a shared fare system.
Nearby
Other terminals in Rogaland
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries from Tau go?
2 scheduled crossings serve Tau — to Østhusvik, Fister.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Tau run from around 14:35 to 14:55 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Kolumbus operates the services calling at Tau.
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 Tau?
SailNordic lists 1 published departure time from Tau, valid 28 Jun 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Individual sailings shift with the season, so confirm before travelling.
Can I connect between crossings at Tau?
Tau 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 Tau?
Crossings from Tau run between 30 min and 1 hr, depending on which route you take.
Where can I check the exact Tau timetable?
SailNordic compiles these times from published operator and transport-authority data. For the live, seasonal timetable check Kolumbus on its official site before you travel — SailNordic does not sell tickets.