Norway · The eastern Oslofjord & the Hvaler islands
Østfold ferry routes & schedules
Østfold sits on the eastern side of the Oslofjord, and its ferries serve the towns and islands along that shore. Local boats link Fredrikstad with the low, sunny Hvaler archipelago near the Swedish border — a popular summer-holiday coast of skerries and cabins.
- 32
- Connections
- 2
- Operators
- 18
- Quays
- 5m
- Avg crossing
About
Ferry travel in Østfold
Fredrikstad & the Hvaler skerries
The everyday ferry here is Fredrikstad's own crossing over the Glomma, but the destination that draws visitors is the Hvaler archipelago — a scatter of flat, pine-and-rock islands strung toward the Swedish maritime border. Passenger boats connect the mainland with island communities that swell each summer, when the eastern Oslofjord becomes one of the country's busiest holiday coasts. Most are short foot-passenger crossings.
Quays
Ferry quays in Østfold
18 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
- Nedgården fergeleie8
- Gravningsund fergeleie5
- Skjærhalden fergeleie5
- Gamlebyen fergeleie4
- Gressvik fergeleie4
- Herføl fergeleie4
- Makø fergeleie4
- Sanne fergeleie4
- Sentrum fergeleie4
- Smertu fergeleie4
- Værste fergeleie4
- Bekkhus fergeleie2
- Cicignon fergeleie2
- Lauer2
- Lisleby fergeleie2
- Sellebakk fergeleie2
- Vaterland fergeleie2
- Ålekilen fergeleie2
At a glance
Which Østfold crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicignon → Gamlebyen | 1m | 106 / wk | 1 |
| Gamlebyen → Cicignon | 1m | 106 / wk | 1 |
| Sellebakk → Lisleby | 1m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Lisleby → Sellebakk | 1m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Sentrum → Værste | 2m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Gamlebyen → Smertu | 5m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Smertu → Sentrum | 7m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Værste → Gressvik | 9m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Gressvik → Ålekilen | 9m | 83 / wk | 1 |
| Værste → Sentrum | 4m | 78 / wk | 1 |
| Smertu → Gamlebyen | 5m | 78 / wk | 1 |
| Gressvik → Værste | 8m | 78 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Østfold
32 routes departing Østfold.
Gravningsund fergeleie3 routes
Nedgården fergeleie3 routes
Skjærhalden fergeleie3 routes
Gamlebyen fergeleie2 routes
Gressvik fergeleie2 routes
Herføl fergeleie2 routes
Makø fergeleie2 routes
Sanne fergeleie2 routes
Sentrum fergeleie2 routes
Smertu fergeleie2 routes
Værste fergeleie2 routes
Ålekilen fergeleie1 route
Bekkhus fergeleie1 route
Cicignon fergeleie1 route
Lauer1 route
Lisleby fergeleie1 route
Sellebakk fergeleie1 route
Vaterland fergeleie1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Østfold?
Guides
Planning ferry travel in Østfold
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many ferry routes are there in Østfold?
Østfold has 32 ferry and express-boat connections across 18 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Østfold?
Boat and ferry services in Østfold are run by 2 operators, including Fredrikstad kommune and Østfold kollektivtrafikk. Most are part of Norway's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Østfold?
Across Østfold's active crossings the average sailing takes about 5m, while the longest runs roughly 25m. 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.