Rogaland, Norway
Ferries from Tau ferjekai
Tau ferjekai (Rogaland, Norway) has 11 ferry routes to 5 destinations, operated by Kolumbus. You can sail from Tau ferjekai to Byre hurtigbåtkai, Fister hurtigbåtkai, Heng hurtigbåtkai, Østhusvik hurtigbåtkai and Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
- 11
- Routes
- 5
- Destinations
- 1
- Operators
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Tau ferjekai?
11 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
11 routes
Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tau ferjekai to Heng hurtigbåtkai
- Fastest crossing
- 15m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Heng hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 20m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tau ferjekai to Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai
- Fastest crossing
- 20m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Brimse hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 30m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Østhusvik hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 30m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tau ferjekai to Byre hurtigbåtkai
- Fastest crossing
- 45m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tau ferjekai to Judaberg ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 45m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Byre hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 50m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Fister hurtigbåtkai to Tau ferjekai
- Fastest crossing
- 1h
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Tau ferjekai to Fister hurtigbåtkai
- Fastest crossing
- 1h
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Timetable
Ferry departures from Tau ferjekai
11 scheduled sailings leaving Tau ferjekai, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 | 11:50 | Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai | 20m | Kolumbus | Thu |
| 12:30 | 12:50 | Heng hurtigbåtkai | 20m | Kolumbus | Wed |
| 13:00 | 13:20 | Heng hurtigbåtkai | 20m | Kolumbus | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13:30 | 13:45 | Heng hurtigbåtkai | 15m | Kolumbus | Fri |
| 13:30 | 13:50 | Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai | 20m | Kolumbus | Mon |
| 14:05 | 14:50 | Judaberg ferjekai | 45m | Kolumbus | Thu |
| 14:35 | 15:20 | Byre hurtigbåtkai | 45m | Kolumbus | Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 14:55 | 15:55 | Fister hurtigbåtkai | 1h | Kolumbus | Wed |
| 14:55 | 15:15 | Heng hurtigbåtkai | 20m | Kolumbus | Mon |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | Byre hurtigbåtkai | 45m | Kolumbus | Fri |
| 15:55 | 16:40 | Byre hurtigbåtkai | 45m | Kolumbus | Mon |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Tau ferjekai connect?
Location
Where is Tau ferjekai?
- Region
- Rogaland
- Coordinates
- 59.065° N, 5.908° E
- Shortest crossing
- 15m
Plan your trip
The day at Tau ferjekai
First 11:30
Last 15:55
Busiest 13:00–14:00
5 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 11:30–15:55, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 40 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Tau ferjekai
The Stavanger to Tau car ferry does not exist any more. The Ryfylke Tunnel — 14.4 km under the fjord — opened on 30 December 2019 and made the drive continuous. What survived at this quay is the passenger boat network, and that is a different thing entirely.
What still sails from here
- Heng — about 15 minutes, 4 sailings.
- Byre — about 45 minutes, 3 sailings.
- Sør-Hidle — about 20 minutes, 2 sailings.
- Fister — about 1 hour.
22 active sailings, operated by Kolumbus.
⚠ Old Preikestolen advice sends you to a ferry that is gone
A great deal of published guidance still describes taking the ferry from Stavanger to Tau and a bus from there to the Pulpit Rock trailhead. The ferry half of that is obsolete.
The drive or the bus now goes straight through the tunnel. If a source tells you to catch a boat to Tau, it was written before 2020 and everything else in it should be checked too.
Sør-Hidle
The twenty-minute run to Sør-Hidle serves Flor & Fjære, the garden island in the Ryfylke fjords where palms and subtropical planting are maintained at 59 degrees north. It is a working horticultural business and a genuine curiosity.
Where Tau sits now
Tau is the road head for the Preikestolen approach and the western end of the Ryfylke road network, twenty minutes from Stavanger through the tunnel rather than forty by boat.
The village is quieter than it was — losing a car ferry moves the traffic somewhere else — and the remaining boats serve the island communities the tunnel did nothing for.
The lesson in the tunnel
Elsewhere on this site, at Valderøya, a subsea tunnel and an express boat coexist because the quay is better placed than the tunnel mouth. Here the tunnel simply won. Which outcome you get depends on geography, not policy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Tau ferjekai?
From Tau ferjekai you can take a ferry to Byre hurtigbåtkai, Fister hurtigbåtkai, Heng hurtigbåtkai, Østhusvik hurtigbåtkai and Sør-Hidle hurtigbåtkai. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Tau ferjekai?
Ferries from Tau ferjekai are run by Kolumbus. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Tau ferjekai?
Tau ferjekai is served by 11 ferry routes connecting 5 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Tau ferjekai ferry port located?
Tau ferjekai is in Rogaland, Norway (around 59.065, 5.908). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Tau ferjekai ferry terminal?
Arrive at Tau 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 Tau ferjekai?
Popular crossings from Tau ferjekai include Byre hurtigbåtkai, Fister hurtigbåtkai and Heng hurtigbåtkai. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Tau 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 Tau 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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