
Norway
Hovedøya to Aker brygge Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Hovedøya
Oslo og Akershus
Arrives
Aker brygge
Oslo og Akershus
At a glance
The Hovedøya to Aker brygge ferry takes about 9m, with 63 listed sailings between 00:03 and 22:53. It is operated by Ruter.
- First sailing
- 00:03
- Last sailing
- 22:53
- Sailings listed
- 63
- Crossing
- 9m
Hovedøya to Aker brygge ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:03 | 00:12 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 01:13 | 01:22 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 06:13 | 06:22 | 9m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 07:23 | 07:32 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 08:23 | 08:32 | 9m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 08:33 | 08:42 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:18 | 09:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:38 | 09:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:43 | 09:52 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:58 | 10:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:18 | 10:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:38 | 10:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:53 | 11:02 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:58 | 11:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:18 | 11:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:23 | 11:32 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 11:38 | 11:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:58 | 12:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:03 | 12:12 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:18 | 12:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:33 | 12:42 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 12:38 | 12:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:58 | 13:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:13 | 13:22 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:18 | 13:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:38 | 13:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:43 | 13:52 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 13:58 | 14:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:18 | 14:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:23 | 14:32 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:38 | 14:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:53 | 15:02 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 14:58 | 15:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:18 | 15:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:33 | 15:42 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:38 | 15:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:58 | 16:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 16:03 | 16:12 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 16:18 | 16:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 16:38 | 16:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 16:43 | 16:52 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 16:58 | 17:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:13 | 17:22 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 17:18 | 17:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:38 | 17:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:53 | 18:02 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:58 | 18:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:18 | 18:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:23 | 18:32 | 9m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 18:38 | 18:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:58 | 19:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 19:03 | 19:12 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 19:18 | 19:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 19:38 | 19:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 19:58 | 20:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:13 | 20:22 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:18 | 20:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:38 | 20:47 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:58 | 21:07 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 21:18 | 21:27 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 21:23 | 21:32 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 22:33 | 22:42 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
| 22:53 | 23:02 | 9m | Ruter | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Hovedøya – Aker brygge crossing
From the island of Hovedøya, travellers can take a ferry to Lindøya øst, while the port at Aker provides connections to six other domestic destinations. This crossing is one of several local services within the inner Oslofjord. The operator for this route is Ruter.
Hovedøya to Aker Ferry Schedule
The crossing between Hovedøya and Aker takes 9 minutes to cover the distance of approximately 1 nautical mile. Ruter operates this service every day of the week. In the current timetable, there are 63 scheduled sailings.
Onward ferry connections from the mainland port at Aker include services to Fornebu, Gressholmen, Lindøya øst, Nesoddtangen, and Slemmestad brygge. The first ferry from Hovedøya departs at 00:03, with the last sailing of the day scheduled for 22:53.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
What's the duration of this crossing?
Roughly 9m.
When's the last ferry of the day?
The last sailing leaves at 22:53.
Who operates the service?
Ruter runs this crossing.
How do I get back from Aker?
Check the Aker to Hovedøya ferry for return times.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Norway.
How many times a day does it sail?
62 sailings a day.
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 Ruter for the current tariff.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 9m and several sailings a day (first 00:03, last 22:53), 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 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 Ruter, 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.
Where can I check live sailing times?
The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Aker brygge
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Aker brygge.
Same departure port
More ferries from Hovedøya
Other crossings departing Hovedøya.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Hovedøya or Aker brygge
Other ferries that stop at the same quays — handy for connections and nearby travel.
Slemmestad brygge to Aker brygge
- Fastest crossing
- 28m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Fornebu to Aker brygge
- Fastest crossing
- 11m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Aker brygge to Nesoddtangen
- Fastest crossing
- 13m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Lindøya vest to Aker brygge
- Fastest crossing
- 12m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Timetable valid Jul 31, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026.Schedule data compiled from Entur, Norway's national public-transport registry.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 2, 2026.
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