Sweden
Marstrandsfärjan Schedules 2026
Two minutes to a car-free island, around the clock
Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden
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- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 2m
- Avg crossing
Marstrandsfärjan is a ferry operator and based in Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 2 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 2m.
Live board
Marstrandsfärjan departures today
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Timetables
Which routes does Marstrandsfärjan operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marstrand färjeläge → Marstrandsön | 2m | 110 / wk | 1 | Sweden |
| Marstrandsön → Marstrand färjeläge | 2m | 103 / wk | 1 | Sweden |
Marstrand färjeläge1 route
Marstrandsön1 route
Network
Where does Marstrandsfärjan sail?
Marstrandsfärjan sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Online and app ticketing
- Västtrafik period ticket acceptance
- Turnstile QR scanning
- Group booking (form 80-05)
- Koön to Marstrandsön in two minutes, scheduled around the clock
- Marstrandsön is car-free — only commercial vehicles (nyttotrafik) may cross
- All tickets are return tickets; no single fare for the crossing
- Västtrafik period, 3-day, 24-hour, senior and school tickets (zone B) valid — single tickets are NOT
- Kiosk at Koön: daily 08–20 May–Aug; weekdays 07–16 with a 12–13 lunch break off season
- School pupils need a skolkort, valid for a calendar year, ~3 weeks to process
About
About Marstrandsfärjan
The two-minute crossing between Koön and Marstrandsön is called the Marstrandsfärjan, and it is run by Kungälv municipality rather than a shipping company. It sails around the clock — departures are scheduled from just after midnight through to 23.46 — because Marstrandsön has no road link at all.
A car-free island
Marstrandsön is bilfri: private cars cannot be taken across. Only nyttotrafik — commercial and service vehicles — may be ferried over, and the municipality's regulations set out which categories qualify. Everyone else walks on. Fees for the Marstrand harbour area are reviewed annually.
Every ticket is a return
All tickets are sold tur och retur, valid out to Marstrandsön and back — there is no single-journey fare for the crossing itself. Tickets can be bought at marstrandsfarja.se, which works as an app and can be added to a phone's home screen, or in person at the customer-service kiosk by the Koön ferry berth, Lilla Varvsgatan 2 B.
Kiosk opening hours change with the season
High season, May to August: every day, 08.00–20.00. Low season, September to April: Monday to Friday 07.00–16.00, weekends 10.00–15.00, closed for lunch 12.00–13.00.
Which Västtrafik tickets work — and which do not
This is the detail that catches people out. Västtrafik period tickets (one month, three months or a year, zone B, AB or ABC), three-day tickets, 24-hour zone B tickets, senior tickets for zone B and school cards for zone B are all valid on the ferry. Single tickets bought from Västtrafik are not. The municipality states it plainly, in capitals, on its own booking site. Senior tickets can now be carried in the Västtrafik To Go app and scanned at the turnstile like any other digital ticket.
School travel needs its own card
Pupils travelling to school by ferry apply for a skolkort, valid for a calendar year — so a new application is due in December for the January term. Processing takes about three weeks and the card is posted to the registered address. On the school-transport form the reason to select is "annan särskild omständighet", noting in the free text that the application is for a Marstrandsfärjan card. Groups can order tickets in advance at the same price, using form 80-05.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does Marstrandsfärjan sail?
Marstrandsfärjan operates 2 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Sweden, including Marstrand färjeläge, Marstrandsön.
How do I contact Marstrandsfärjan?
You can reach Marstrandsfärjan via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on Marstrandsfärjan ferries?
Marstrandsfärjan ferries typically offer Online and app ticketing, Västtrafik period ticket acceptance, Turnstile QR scanning, Group booking (form 80-05). Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Marstrandsfärjan ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Marstrandsfärjan departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Marstrandsfärjan.
How do I find Marstrandsfärjan ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Marstrandsfärjan route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Marstrandsfärjan before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 23, 2026.
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