A wide grey fjord lined with snow-covered summits under an overcast sky.

Ferry Festøya (Ørsta) ⇄ Solavågen (Sula) live times, fares, duration

An E39 crossing of the Storfjord, between Festøya, in the municipality of Ørsta at the foot of the Sunnmøre Alps and the Hjørundfjord, and Solavågen, on the island of Sula near Ålesund. A frequent service, around fifty departures a day, no booking, automatic AutoPASS payment.

🚗 from 38 NOK ⏱ ≈ 20 min 🔁 52 sailings/day 🚢 Norled ferje 📍 4,4 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 9,4/10

Hotel Union Øye

📍 Øye · Norangsfjord · 38 reviews

A 19th-century timber hotel at the head of the Norangsfjord, between the Sunnmøre Alps and the water.

Fjord and mountain views from the rooms
Well-known kitchen, breakfast included
Service sometimes below the price, reviewers say

from240 €/ night

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★ 8,6/10

Quality Hotel Ulstein

📍 Ulsteinvik · Søre Sunnmøre · 563 reviews

A hotel on the quay at Ulsteinvik, with its own jetty on the sea.

Sea view from the panoramic restaurant
Breakfast included · bowling and squash in the hotel
Free parking and EV chargers

from140 €/ night

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Next departures Festøya → Solavågen

Festøya → Solavågen

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How much does the Festøya–Solavågen ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Festøya–Solavågen ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m

75 NOK

≈ 38 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m

167 NOK

≈ 84 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

Official AutoPASS ferry scale 2026 · in NOK.

Vehicle	Full fare	AutoPASS ferry −50%
🚗 Car < 6 m	75	38cheapest
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m	167	84
🏍️ Motorcycle	32	16
🚚 8–10 m	239	120
🚚 10–12,5 m	300	150
🚚 12,5–14,5 m	349	174
🚛 14,5–17,5 m	420	210
🚛 17,5–19,5 m	456	228
🚛 19,5–22 m	508	254
🚛 > 22 m	559	280

Foot passenger fares on the Festøya–Solavågen ferry

Passengers travel free — one car = a single fare, whatever the number of occupants.

EXCURSION ⛵ Geirangerfjord UNESCO · 75 min or 2 hrs

Geiranger: UNESCO fjord cruise (75 min or 2-hr silent cruise)

4,3 ★★★★ 1 742 reviews · departs from Geiranger port · French audio guide app

The Geirangerfjord (UNESCO) up close: the Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil and Suitor waterfalls, and farms perched on the cliffs. Two options: 75 min on a traditional express boat or 2 hrs on a silent, zero-emission hybrid-electric boat, new for 2026.

75 min on a classic boat (60 €) or 2 hrs silent hybrid-electric (premium)
GuideToGo audio guide app in 12 languages (incl. French) · outdoor deck + cabin
⚠️ No live guide · crowded upper deck at peak times · download the app beforehand

✓ Free cancellation from60 € /pers.

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Festøya–Solavågen ferry map

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Festøya

Ørsta · Møre og Romsdal

⛴ ≈ 20 min

4,4 km

Solavågen

Sula

Preparing your Festøya–Solavågen crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Festøya

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Solavågen

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🥾 Things to do nearby · Møre og Romsdal

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Festøya–Solavågen ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

The line follows the AutoPASS ferje tariff, based on vehicle length: a car under 6 m costs 75 NOK at full fare, with a 50% discount for holders of a prepaid AutoPASS account. Passengers travel free of charge.

Do I need to book?

No, the crossing runs without reservation: you turn up at the quay and board in order of arrival.

What is there to see around Festøya and Solavågen?

From Festøya you reach Ørsta and the Hjørundfjord, one of the steepest fjords in Sunnmøre. On the Solavågen side, the E39 continues towards Ålesund and its coast.