Oslo og Akershus, Norway
Ferries from Hovedøya
Hovedøya (Oslo og Akershus, Norway) has 4 ferry routes to 3 destinations, operated by Ruter. You can sail from Hovedøya to Aker brygge, Lindøya øst and Lindøya vest. 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 Hovedøya?
4 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Timetable
Ferry departures from Hovedøya
44 scheduled sailings leaving Hovedøya, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:38 | 06:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 07:23 | 07:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 07:38 | 07:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 07:48 | 07:55 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 08:23 | 08:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 08:33 | 08:42 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 08:58 | 09:05 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:43 | 09:52 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:08 | 10:15 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:38 | 10:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 10:53 | 11:02 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:18 | 11:25 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:23 | 11:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 11:48 | 11:55 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 12:03 | 12:12 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:28 | 12:35 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:33 | 12:42 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 12:58 | 13:05 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 13:13 | 13:22 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:38 | 13:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:43 | 13:52 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 14:08 | 14:15 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 14:23 | 14:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:48 | 14:55 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:53 | 15:02 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 15:18 | 15:25 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 15:33 | 15:42 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:58 | 16:05 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 16:03 | 16:12 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 16:28 | 16:35 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 16:43 | 16:52 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:08 | 17:15 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:13 | 17:22 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 17:38 | 17:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 17:53 | 18:02 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:18 | 18:25 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:23 | 18:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 19:03 | 19:12 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 19:28 | 19:35 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:13 | 20:22 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:38 | 20:45 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 21:23 | 21:32 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 21:48 | 21:55 | Lindøya øst | 7m | Ruter | Daily |
| 22:33 | 22:42 | Aker brygge | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Hovedøya connect?
Ports connected
Operators
Location
Where is Hovedøya?
- Region
- Oslo og Akershus
- Coordinates
- 59.899° N, 10.731° E
- Shortest crossing
- 7m
Plan your trip
The day at Hovedøya
First 06:38
Last 22:33
Busiest 12:00–13:00
17 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 06:38–22:33, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 44 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Hovedøya
The island boats do not come back the way they went. From Hovedøya you can sail to Lindøya øst, 0.6 nautical miles and 7 minutes away, but there is no scheduled return on that leg — the boat carries on round and comes back to Hovedøya from Lindøya vest instead, 0.9 nautical miles and 10 minutes. The circuit runs one way, and 26 sailings a week go each half of it.
The mainland link is the busier business. Aker brygge is 0.7 nautical miles across the fjord, 9 minutes outbound and 7 minutes back, with 63 departures and 54 arrivals a week between 00:03 and 23:53.
Hovedøya is the nearest island to central Oslo, with the ruins of a 12th century Cistercian abbey and no cars at all. Ruter runs the boats as part of the city network, so an ordinary Oslo travel pass is valid, and three day patterns cover the week.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Hovedøya?
From Hovedøya you can take a ferry to Aker brygge, Lindøya øst and Lindøya vest. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Hovedøya?
Ferries from Hovedøya are run by Ruter. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Hovedøya?
Hovedøya is served by 4 ferry routes connecting 3 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Hovedøya ferry port located?
Hovedøya is in Oslo og Akershus, Norway (around 59.899, 10.731). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Hovedøya ferry terminal?
Hovedøya 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 Hovedøya?
Popular crossings from Hovedøya include Aker brygge, Lindøya øst and Lindøya vest. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Hovedøya 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 Hovedøya?
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 11, 2026.
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