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Finnmark ferry routes & schedules
Finnmark is the northernmost, emptiest corner of Norway, and its ferries reflect that. Under the Snelandia network, fast passenger boats connect remote coastal and fjord communities across vast distances — services that are pure lifeline, carrying people where roads are long, few or absent.
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About
Ferry travel in Finnmark
Lifelines at the top of Europe
In Finnmark the ferry network is stripped to its essential purpose: connecting isolated communities along an enormous, sparsely populated coast. Express boats under the Snelandia brand link fjord villages and islands that would otherwise be hours apart by road, if reachable at all. Frequencies are lower and distances longer than anywhere further south, so these sailings are worth planning a trip around rather than turning up for.
The far-north seasons
This is the land of the midnight sun and the polar night, and weather at these latitudes can be severe — always confirm the day's sailing when travelling outside summer. Finnmark also sits at the end of Norway's Hurtigruten and Havila coastal voyage, which turns around at Kirkenes near the Russian border.
Quays
Ferry quays in Finnmark
42 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
- Hammerfest havn20
- Storekorsnes hurtigbåtkai14
- Øksfjord hurtigbåtkai12
- Hasvik kai10
- Kvalfjord kai10
- Sandland kai10
- Alta hurtigbåtterminal9
- Gunnarnes kai8
- Havøysund kai8
- Altneset kombibåtkai7
- Kongshus kai7
- Akkarfjord kombibåtkai Sørøya6
- Bergsfjord kai6
- Loppa kai Mevær6
- Lotre kai6
- Nervei kai6
- Nuvsvåg kai6
- Skavnakk kai Frakkfjorden6
- Skjånes kai6
- Øksfjord ferjekai6
- Hellefjord kai5
- Langstrand kai5
- Pollen kai5
- Bergsfjord ferjekai4
- Ingøy kai4
- Kjerringholmen ferjekai4
- Kårhamn kai4
- Laggo kai4
- Langfjordhamn kai4
- Langfjordnes kai4
- Måsøy kai4
- Ryggefjord kai4
- Skippernes kai4
- Slettnes kai4
- Bia kai2
- Klokkarøy ferjekai2
- Korsfjord ferjekai2
- Nyvoll ferjekai2
- Revsneshamn kai2
- Strømsnes ferjekai Akkarfjord2
- Sør-Tverrfjord kai2
- Tverrfjord ferjekai2
At a glance
Which Finnmark crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korsfjord → Nyvoll | 10m | 13 / wk | 1 |
| Øksfjord → Tverrfjord | 10m | 13 / wk | 1 |
| Nyvoll → Korsfjord | 15m | 13 / wk | 1 |
| Klokkarøy → Kjerringholmen | 15m | 11 / wk | 1 |
| Tverrfjord → Øksfjord | 15m | 11 / wk | 1 |
| Kjerringholmen → Klokkarøy | 20m | 11 / wk | 1 |
| Hammerfest havn → Akkarfjord kombibåtkai Sørøya | 25m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Måsøy → Havøysund | 20m | 7 / wk | 1 |
| Havøysund → Måsøy | 20m | 7 / wk | 1 |
| Akkarfjord kombibåtkai Sørøya → Hammerfest havn | 25m | 7 / wk | 1 |
| Øksfjord → Hasvik | 1h 15m | 7 / wk | 1 |
| Sør-Tverrfjord → Bergsfjord | 20m | 6 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Finnmark
122 routes departing Finnmark.
122 routes
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Finnmark?
Guides
Planning ferry travel in Finnmark
Practical guides to fares, booking and the crossings worth building a trip around.
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Travel updates
Latest updates for Finnmark
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Snelandia?
Snelandia is the public-transport brand for Finnmark, covering the county's bus and boat services. In ferry terms it runs the express passenger boats that connect Finnmark's remote coastal and fjord communities across the far north of Norway.
How many ferry routes are there in Finnmark?
Finnmark has 123 ferry and express-boat connections across 42 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Finnmark?
Boat and ferry services in Finnmark are run by 1 operator, including Snelandia. Most are part of Norway's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Finnmark?
Across Finnmark's active crossings the average sailing takes about 33m, while the longest runs roughly 2h 15m. Each route page shows the exact duration.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated July 19, 2026.