
Norway
Lindøya vest to Hovedøya Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Lindøya vest
Oslo og Akershus
Arrives
Hovedøya
Oslo og Akershus
At a glance
The Lindøya vest to Hovedøya ferry takes about 10m, with 22 listed sailings between 07:13 and 22:23. It is operated by Ruter.
- First sailing
- 07:13
- Last sailing
- 22:23
- Sailings listed
- 22
- Crossing
- 10m
Lindøya vest to Hovedøya ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:13 | 07:23 | 10m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 08:13 | 08:23 | 10m | Ruter | Mon–Fri |
| 08:23 | 08:33 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 09:33 | 09:43 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 10:43 | 10:53 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 11:13 | 11:23 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 11:53 | 12:03 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 12:23 | 12:33 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 13:03 | 13:13 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 13:33 | 13:43 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 14:13 | 14:23 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 14:43 | 14:53 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 15:23 | 15:33 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 15:53 | 16:03 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 16:33 | 16:43 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 17:03 | 17:13 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 17:43 | 17:53 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 18:13 | 18:23 | 10m | Ruter | Weekends |
| 18:53 | 19:03 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 20:03 | 20:13 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 21:13 | 21:23 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
| 22:23 | 22:33 | 10m | Ruter | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Lindøya vest – Hovedøya crossing
Three minutes past one in the morning, Saturdays and Sundays. That is the first of eight weekend-flagged departures; sixteen more run every day, from 07:13 to 23:53.
Ten minutes over 0.9 nautical miles
Five knots between two of the inner Oslofjord islands. The pace says the boat is calling elsewhere on the way — the Oslo island route threads Hovedøya, Lindøya, Nakholmen, Bleikøya and Gressholmen on a single circuit.
Two weekday-only boats
06:03 and 08:13 exist Monday to Friday alone. They are the commuting pair on a route that is otherwise about summer cabins and swimming.
7 August to 13 December 2026
The plan runs well past the season. Lindøya has around three hundred allotment cabins and no permanent residents; Hovedøya has a ruined Cistercian abbey and the city’s closest beach.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Who operates the service?
Ruter runs this crossing.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
No, it's a domestic crossing within Norway.
How often does the ferry run?
25 sailings a day on this route.
When's the first ferry of the day?
The first sailing leaves at 01:03.
How long is the ferry ride?
Around 10m, depending on sea conditions.
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 10m and several sailings a day (first 07:13, last 22:23), 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 Hovedøya
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Hovedøya.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Lindøya vest or Hovedøya
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Sep 11, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027.Schedule data compiled from Entur, Norway's national public-transport registry.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 13, 2026.
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Lindøya vest on the map
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