Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Ferries from Årvika ferjekai
Årvika ferjekai (Møre og Romsdal, Norway) has 2 ferry routes to 1 destination, operated by FRAM. You can sail from Årvika ferjekai to Koparneset ferjekai. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
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- Routes
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- Destinations
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- Operators
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Årvika ferjekai?
2 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Network
Where does Årvika ferjekai connect?
Ports connected
Operators
Location
Where is Årvika ferjekai?
- Region
- Møre og Romsdal
- Coordinates
- 62.191° N, 5.634° E
- Shortest crossing
- 10m
Plan your trip
Boarding at Årvika ferjekai
Foot passengers — for these short local crossings, 10–15 minutes before departure is usually enough.
With a vehicle — not every local service takes cars; check the route page before travelling with one.
Getting there — check local bus, train and taxi links to Møre og Romsdal, Norway, and confirm the boarding point with your operator.
About
About Årvika ferjekai
Årvika ferjekai is a small car-ferry quay on the island of Gurskøya in Sande municipality, on the Sunnmøre coast of Møre og Romsdal. It is one end of a short but important crossing over the Rovdefjorden, linking Årvika with Koparneset on the Vanylven side of the fjord. The two quays sit only about 2.5 kilometres apart in a straight line, and the ferry closes that gap in roughly ten minutes.
The route carries county road Fv61, which threads down the outer southern corner of Sunnmøre, so the ferry is a genuine road link rather than a tourist excursion – the water is simply a missing section of highway. It is a working car ferry: drive on, stay with or leave your vehicle for the short hop, and drive off the other side towards Vanylven, Åheim and the road connections onward. Traffic is steady for such a modest crossing, with well over 200,000 vehicles carried in a single year.
Sailings are frequent and run every day, typically at roughly half-hourly to hourly intervals across the operating day, with the last departures late in the evening. The crossing is served by the M/F Sand, operated by Norled, a compact ferry sized for the local car, camper and lorry traffic that uses this corner of the coast.
Payment is handled through AutoPASS for Ferry, Norway's automatic ferry-tolling system: vehicles are read by the on-board licence-plate cameras and billed afterwards, with registered AutoPASS users receiving a discount, while foot passengers travel free. There are no ticket queues to worry about. Årvika is a quiet rural quay with little more than the waiting lane and slipway, so there are no big facilities here – just a reliable, short and scenic fjord crossing that keeps the Fv61 route open along the Rovdefjorden.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Årvika ferjekai?
From Årvika ferjekai you can take a ferry to Koparneset ferjekai. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Årvika ferjekai?
Ferries from Årvika ferjekai are run by FRAM. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Årvika ferjekai?
Årvika ferjekai is served by 2 ferry routes connecting 1 port. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Årvika ferjekai ferry port located?
Årvika ferjekai is in Møre og Romsdal, Norway (around 62.191, 5.634). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Årvika ferjekai ferry terminal?
Årvika ferjekai serves short local crossings — arriving 10–15 minutes before departure is usually enough for foot passengers. Confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Årvika ferjekai?
Popular crossings from Årvika ferjekai include Koparneset ferjekai. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Årvika ferjekai carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel, and short local crossings are often passenger-only. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Årvika ferjekai?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Jun 18, 2026.
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