Nordland, Norway
Ferries from Bodø ferjekai
Bodø ferjekai (Nordland, Norway) has 6 ferry routes to 3 destinations, operated by Nordland fylkeskommune. You can sail from Bodø ferjekai to Moskenes ferjekai, Røst ferjekai and Værøy ferjekai. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
- 6
- Routes
- 3
- Destinations
- 1
- Operators
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Bodø ferjekai?
6 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Bodø ferjekai to Værøy ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Værøy ferjekai to Bodø ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Bodø ferjekai to Moskenes ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Moskenes ferjekai to Bodø ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Bodø ferjekai to Røst ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h 30m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Røst ferjekai to Bodø ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 3h 30m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Timetable
Ferry departures from Bodø ferjekai
17 scheduled sailings leaving Bodø ferjekai, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:45 | 04:00 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Thu, Fri |
| 01:00 | 04:15 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Tue |
| 01:45 | 04:45 | Værøy ferjekai | 3h | Nordland fylkeskommune | Wed |
| 04:45 | 08:15 | Røst ferjekai | 3h 30m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Mon, Fri |
| 04:45 | 07:45 | Værøy ferjekai | 3h | Nordland fylkeskommune | Wed |
| 05:00 | 08:30 | Røst ferjekai | 3h 30m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Tue |
| 05:00 | 08:15 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Thu |
| 06:00 | 09:30 | Røst ferjekai | 3h 30m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Sat |
| 13:00 | 16:15 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Sun |
| 15:15 | 18:30 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Wed |
| 16:00 | 19:00 | Værøy ferjekai | 3h | Nordland fylkeskommune | Mon |
| 16:00 | 19:30 | Røst ferjekai | 3h 30m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Tue, Fri |
| 16:15 | 19:45 | Røst ferjekai | 3h 30m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Thu |
| 16:30 | 19:45 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Sat |
| 16:45 | 20:00 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
| 17:30 | 20:30 | Værøy ferjekai | 3h | Nordland fylkeskommune | Wed |
| 21:00 | 00:15 | Moskenes ferjekai | 3h 15m | Nordland fylkeskommune | Sun |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Bodø ferjekai connect?
Ports connected
Operators
Location
Where is Bodø ferjekai?
- Region
- Nordland
- Coordinates
- 67.288° N, 14.394° E
- Shortest crossing
- 3h
Plan your trip
The day at Bodø ferjekai
First 00:45
Last 21:00
Busiest 16:00–17:00
10 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 00:45–21:00, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 17 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Bodø ferjekai
Train, plane, coastal express and car ferry all meet within a few hundred metres here, and that is not an accident of geography. Bodø was flattened in 1940 and rebuilt from nothing, which gave the planners something almost no European town gets: a blank sheet and a reason to put the transport in one place.
Everything in one block
The ferry terminal sits next to the railway station, a short walk from the town centre, and the Hurtigruten coastal ships share the same terminal building as the Lofoten car ferry. The airport is a few minutes away.
For a traveller heading to Lofoten this is the practical point of Bodø: you can arrive by night train from Trondheim and be on a boat without a taxi in between.
Why the town looks like that
On 27 May 1940 German aircraft bombed Bodø and almost the entire town centre and harbour burned, along with much of the housing. What stands now is a post-war rebuild in a plain modernist idiom — which is why a town in the Arctic with a thousand years of history looks like it was designed in 1955.
Three ferry routes, and two of them go nowhere else
- Moskenes in Lofoten — 34 sailings in our timetable, about 3 h 15 m across the Vestfjorden. The busy one.
- Værøy — 6 to 9 sailings, roughly 3 hours.
- Røst — 9 sailings, about 3 h 30 m.
Værøy and Røst are the outer Lofoten islands, with no road connection to anywhere. For them Bodø is not a convenient gateway, it is the only one — and that is worth knowing before treating either as a casual detour.
⚠ The Moskenes crossing is the one to book
Vehicle space on the Lofoten ferry sells out weeks ahead in summer, and a missed slot can cost a day. The Lofoten guide covers the booking mechanics; the short version is that this is the reservation to make before anything else in a Lofoten trip.
What else is here
Saltstraumen, one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, runs a short bus ride from town — buses 200 and 300 — and reaches full strength roughly four times a day, about every six hours. If a ferry connection leaves you half a day in Bodø, that is what to do with it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Bodø ferjekai?
From Bodø ferjekai you can take a ferry to Moskenes ferjekai, Røst ferjekai and Værøy ferjekai. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Bodø ferjekai?
Ferries from Bodø ferjekai are run by Nordland fylkeskommune. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Bodø ferjekai?
Bodø ferjekai is served by 6 ferry routes connecting 3 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Bodø ferjekai ferry port located?
Bodø ferjekai is in Nordland, Norway (around 67.288, 14.394). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Bodø ferjekai ferry terminal?
Arrive at Bodø ferjekai well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Bodø ferjekai?
Popular crossings from Bodø ferjekai include Moskenes ferjekai, Røst ferjekai and Værøy ferjekai. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Bodø ferjekai carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Bodø 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 Aug 9, 2026.
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