Rogaland ferry routes & schedules

From the quays in central Stavanger, express boats (hurtigbåt) run out to the Ryfylke fjords and the islands of the Boknafjord — a mix of commuter routes and scenic links. Car ferries handle the vehicle crossings on the routes north toward Haugesund and across the wider sounds. It's a compact but busy network run under the Kolumbus public-transport brand, and one of the easiest in Norway to sample on a day trip from a single city base.

For visitors, Rogaland's draw is the Lysefjord and the hike to Preikestolen. Passenger boats and connecting services carry walkers toward the trailheads and along the fjord itself, past its sheer cliffs. These scenic sailings are seasonal and busy in summer, so check timings and connections in advance rather than assuming a turn-up-and-go link — our guide on when you need to book a ferry in advance is worth a read before you go.