Norway
Tau ferjekai to Fister hurtigbåtkai Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Tau ferjekai
Rogaland
Arrives
Fister hurtigbåtkai
Rogaland
KolumbusAt a glance
The Tau ferjekai to Fister hurtigbåtkai ferry takes about 1h, with one departure at 14:55. It is operated by Kolumbus.
- First sailing
- 14:55
- Last sailing
- 14:55
- Sailings listed
- 1
- Crossing
- 1h
Tau ferjekai to Fister hurtigbåtkai ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:55 | 15:55 | 1h | Kolumbus | Wed |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Tau ferjekai – Fister hurtigbåtkai crossing
Wednesday only, at 14:55. One sailing a week covering 8.3 nautical miles in an hour, and nothing on any other day.
An hour for eight miles means the boat is not running direct — it works its way through the Ryfylke sounds, calling where it is needed, and this leg is one segment of that circuit.
Tau was the mainland ferry terminal for Stavanger until the Ryfylke tunnel — at 14.4 kilometres and 292 metres below sea level, the world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel — opened in 2019 and took the traffic underground. Fister is further into the fjord system. What is left here is a weekly call on water that used to carry a car ferry every half hour.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- Mobile tickets (Kolumbus app)
- Zone-based fares
- Kolumbuskort travelcard
- Battery-electric fast ferry (Medstraum)
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
Who runs this ferry crossing?
Kolumbus.
How do I get back from Fister?
Check the Fister to Tau ferry for return times.
On which days does the ferry operate?
It runs Wed.
What time does it depart?
Departure is set for 14:55.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Norway.
What's the sailing frequency per day?
One sailing a day on this route.
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 1h under normal 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 Kolumbus for the current tariff.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings operate on selected days, 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?
Kolumbus 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 Kolumbus, 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.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Fister hurtigbåtkai
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Fister hurtigbåtkai.
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Everything else that sails from the same quay.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Tau ferjekai or Fister hurtigbåtkai
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Aug 27, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027.Schedule data compiled from Entur, Norway's national public-transport registry.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 30, 2026.
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