Norway
Gryllefjord ferjekai to Andenes ferjekai Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Gryllefjord ferjekai
Troms
Arrives
Andenes ferjekai
Troms
SvipperAt a glance
The Gryllefjord ferjekai to Andenes ferjekai ferry takes about 1h 40m, with 2 sailings a day between 11:00 and 19:00. It is operated by Svipper.
- First sailing
- 11:00
- Last sailing
- 19:00
- Sailings / day
- 2
- Crossing
- 1h 40m
Gryllefjord ferjekai to Andenes ferjekai ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 12:40 | 1h 40m | Svipper | Daily |
| 19:00 | 20:40 | 1h 40m | Svipper | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Gryllefjord ferjekai – Andenes ferjekai crossing
Three daily sailings connect the Senja and Andøya islands in Northern Norway. The crossing takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, operated by Svipper. Departures from Gryllefjord are scheduled at 11:00, 15:00, and 19:00 every day.
This 20-nautical-mile route across the Andfjorden is a component of Norway's National Tourist Routes network. It links the Senja route with the Andøya route. Fares are set by the Norwegian AutoPASS system, with charges based on vehicle length.
Eight hundred searches, three boats
This route has one of the widest gaps between interest and capacity anywhere in our data: heavy search demand against three sailings a day. Departures leave at 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00 and the crossing takes 1 hour 40 minutes. There is no early boat and nothing after seven in the evening.
Which makes it a booking route, not a turn-up route
With three departures and a 100-minute crossing, a missed sailing costs four hours and the last one costs a day. Vehicles in particular should treat this as reserved travel rather than drive-up — on a link between two large islands with no road alternative, three boats fill quickly in season.
The return leg draws almost no searches
Andenes to Gryllefjord also runs three times a day but is searched a small fraction as often. The asymmetry tells you how the route is used: people plan a northbound journey along the coast and treat the return as a detail. If you are travelling south, the timetable is the same and the pressure on it is not.
Your destination
About Vesterålen
Drive north out of Lofoten and the peaks soften, the beaches widen and the tour buses stop. Vesterålen is the archipelago people pass through, and the road through it ends at Andenes on the northern tip. From there you either turn round and drive back the way you came, or you take a small summer ferry across open water to Senja. There is no third option.
Full Vesterålen travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Svipper app tickets
- Cash-free boats & buses
- Sommerbilletten summer pass
- Zone-based fares
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Which operator provides this service?
Svipper operates this route.
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 1h 40m under normal conditions.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Norway.
What's the sailing frequency per day?
3 sailings a day on this route.
Is there a ferry back from Andenes?
Yes — see the Andenes to Gryllefjord ferry for the return schedule.
What time is the first sailing?
First departure is 11:00, last is 19:00.
How much does a ticket cost?
On most Norwegian road-network ferries, foot passengers and cyclists travel free; cars and larger vehicles are charged automatically via AutoPASS by vehicle length and crossing, so there is no single ticket price. Register an AutoPASS ferry account in advance for a discount, and check Svipper for the current tariff.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 1h 40m and several sailings a day (first 11:00, last 19:00), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Svipper does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Svipper, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Timetable valid Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026.Schedule data compiled from Entur, Norway's national public-transport registry.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 6, 2026.
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