Norway · Oslofjord island ferries & commuter boats
Oslo og Akershus ferry routes & schedules
Around Oslo the ferries are city transport. Short passenger-boat hops carry commuters and day-trippers to the islands of the inner Oslofjord and across to Nesodden, while a summer service links the museum peninsula of Bygdøy — ferry travel as part of a capital-city break rather than a fjord expedition.
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About
Ferry travel in Oslo og Akershus
The inner Oslofjord by boat
From the quays below Oslo City Hall, small ferries fan out to the wooded islands of the inner fjord — Hovedøya, Gressholmen, Langøyene and their neighbours — that Oslo residents treat as summer swimming and picnic escapes. A frequent, year-round commuter boat crosses to Nesodden, and these run as part of the city's Ruter public-transport system, on the same tickets as the metro and trams.
For visitors, the seasonal Bygdøy ferry is the scenic way to reach the Viking Ship, Fram and Kon-Tiki museums straight from the central waterfront — a genuinely useful foot-passenger crossing.
Quays
Ferry quays in Oslo og Akershus
33 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
- Aker brygge9
- Drøbak6
- Gressholmen6
- Nesoddtangen5
- Fagerstrand4
- Hovedøya4
- Fjellstrand3
- Oscarsborg vestre kai3
- Oscarsborg østre kai3
- Sundbrygga3
- Vollen3
- Bleikøya2
- Bygdøynes kai2
- Dronningen2
- Filtvet2
- Flaskebekk2
- Langøyene2
- Lindøya vest2
- Lindøya øst2
- Lysaker brygge2
- Lågøya2
- Nakkholmen2
- Rådhusbrygge 32
- Slemmestad brygge2
- Steilene2
- Søndre Langåra2
- Aspond1
- Håøya1
- Ildjernet1
- Ommen1
- Son1
- Fornebu
- Sjøstrand
At a glance
Which Oslo og Akershus crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovedøya → Aker | 9m | 63 / wk | 1 |
| Aker → Hovedøya | 6m | 54 / wk | 1 |
| Aker → Nesoddtangen | 13m | 52 / wk | 1 |
| Nesoddtangen → Aker | 14m | 51 / wk | 1 |
| Nakkholmen → Lindøya vest | 4m | 38 / wk | 1 |
| Bleikøya → Nakkholmen | 11m | 38 / wk | 1 |
| Dronningen → Bygdøynes | 3m | 27 / wk | 1 |
| Bygdøynes → Rådhusbrygge 3 | 10m | 27 / wk | 1 |
| Rådhusbrygge 3 → Dronningen | 13m | 27 / wk | 1 |
| Lindøya øst → Gressholmen | 6m | 26 / wk | 1 |
| Hovedøya → Lindøya øst | 7m | 26 / wk | 1 |
| Gressholmen → Bleikøya | 7m | 26 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Oslo og Akershus
42 routes departing Oslo og Akershus.
Aker brygge4 routes
Gressholmen3 routes
Nesoddtangen3 routes
Fagerstrand2 routes
Fjellstrand2 routes
Hovedøya2 routes
Sundbrygga2 routes
Vollen2 routes
Bleikøya1 route
Bygdøynes kai1 route
Dronningen1 route
Filtvet1 route
Håøya1 route
Ildjernet1 route
Lågøya1 route
Langøyene1 route
Lindøya øst1 route
Lindøya vest1 route
Lysaker brygge1 route
Nakkholmen1 route
Oscarsborg østre kai1 route
Oscarsborg vestre kai1 route
Rådhusbrygge 31 route
Slemmestad brygge1 route
Son1 route
Søndre Langåra1 route
Steilene1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Oslo og Akershus?
Guides
Planning ferry travel in Oslo og Akershus
Practical guides to fares, booking and the crossings worth building a trip around.
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Travel updates
Latest updates for Oslo og Akershus
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are the Oslofjord island ferries part of the public-transport system?
Yes. The inner-Oslofjord island boats and the Nesodden commuter ferry run under Ruter, Oslo's public-transport authority, and are used on ordinary Ruter tickets — the same as the city's metro, tram and bus. The seasonal Bygdøy museum ferry is a separate tourist service.
How many ferry routes are there in Oslo og Akershus?
Oslo og Akershus has 42 ferry and express-boat connections across 33 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Oslo og Akershus?
Boat and ferry services in Oslo og Akershus are run by 3 operators, including Bygdøyfergen, Forsvarsbygg Oscarsborgfergen and Ruter. Most are part of Norway's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Oslo og Akershus?
Across Oslo og Akershus's active crossings the average sailing takes about 11m, while the longest runs roughly 28m. Each route page shows the exact duration.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 30, 2026.