Ferry terminal · Nordland
Vindstad ferry terminal
- Ferry links
- 2
- Listed sailings
- 14
- Operator
- Nordland fylkeskommune
- Region
- Nordland
Where do ferries from Vindstad go?
2 scheduled crossings serve Vindstad — to Reine, Kirkefjord.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Vindstad run from around 10:40 to 21:15 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates the services calling at Vindstad.
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 Vindstad
7 published departures · valid 24 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027. Confirm with Nordland fylkeskommune before you travel.
| Departs | To | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 | Reine | 11:10 | 25 min | Daily |
| 13:45 | Reine | 14:10 | 25 min | Daily |
| 14:15 | Reine | 14:40 | 25 min | Daily |
| 15:00 | Reine | 15:25 | 25 min | Daily |
| 15:45 | Reine | 16:05 | 20 min | Daily |
| 17:50 | Reine | 18:15 | 25 min | Daily |
| 21:15 | Reine | 21:40 | 25 min | Daily |
Timetable
Arrivals at Vindstad
Sailings that terminate at Vindstad, timed from the far end of the crossing.
| Arrives | From | Departs there | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:40 | Kirkefjord | 10:25 | 15 min | Daily |
| 13:40 | Kirkefjord | 13:25 | 15 min | Daily |
| 14:10 | Kirkefjord | 13:55 | 15 min | Daily |
| 14:55 | Kirkefjord | 14:40 | 15 min | Daily |
| 15:40 | Kirkefjord | 15:25 | 15 min | Daily |
| 17:45 | Kirkefjord | 17:30 | 15 min | Daily |
| 21:10 | Kirkefjord | 20:55 | 15 min | Daily |
Where you can sail
Crossings from Vindstad
About this pier
Vindstad ferry terminal
It serves 2 scheduled links — Reine, Kirkefjord from Vindstad, on the Nordland coast. Crossings from here take between 15 min and 20 min. About 14 sailings call on a typical operating day.
The timetable runs from roughly 10:40 to 21:15; 14 individual departure times are published for this terminal; sailings here are run by Nordland fylkeskommune.
Vindstad sits inside our Lofoten coverage — that guide sets out how the crossings in this area connect and which ones visitors actually use.
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 Vindstad
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 Vindstad go?
2 scheduled crossings serve Vindstad — to Reine, Kirkefjord.
When is the first and last sailing?
Published times at Vindstad run from around 10:40 to 21:15 on operating days.
Who runs the ferries here?
Nordland fylkeskommune operates the services calling at Vindstad.
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 Vindstad?
SailNordic lists 7 published departure times from Vindstad, valid 24 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027. Individual sailings shift with the season, so confirm before travelling.
Can I connect between crossings at Vindstad?
Vindstad 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 Vindstad?
Crossings from Vindstad run between 15 min and 20 min, depending on which route you take.
Where can I check the exact Vindstad 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.