Ferry terminal · Rogaland
Tau ferry terminal
- Ferry link
- 1
- Listed sailings
- 1
- Operator
- Kolumbus
- Region
- Rogaland
Where do ferries from Tau go?
Tau has one scheduled crossing, to Judaberg.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Tau run from around 18:00 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
Arrivals at Tau
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the route — these are the 1 scheduled arrival at Tau, valid 27 Jun 2026 – 24 Dec 2026.
| Arrives | From | Departs there | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Judaberg | 17:40 | 20 min | Fri |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Tau
About this pier
Tau ferry terminal
It has a single scheduled link, to Judaberg from Tau, on the Rogaland coast. The crossing takes about 20 min. Sailings here are run by Kolumbus.
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?
Tau has one scheduled crossing, to Judaberg.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Tau run from around 18:00 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.
When do ferries arrive at Tau?
The timetable for this pier is published from the other end of the crossing — SailNordic lists 1 arrival time at Tau, valid 27 Jun 2026 – 24 Dec 2026.
Can I reach Tau without a car?
Tau is served by the Judaberg 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 Tau?
The crossing from Tau takes about 20 min.
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.