A narrow fjord with steep dark walls, mirror-flat water and patches of snow high on the slopes.

Ferry Gudvangen (Aurland) ⇄ Kaupanger (Sogndal) live times, fares, duration

Cruise-crossing of the Nærøyfjord (UNESCO) between Kaupanger and Gudvangen, run by Lustrabåtane (sold via Fjordtours / Norway's Best). Seasonal line, outside AutoPASS.

🎟️Booking available 🚶 from 675 NOK ⏱ ≈ 2 h 30 🔁 8 sailings/day 📍 40,1 km

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WHERE TO STAY

★ 9,1/10

Flåm Marina & Apartments

📍 Flåm · On the Aurlandsfjord · 1 106 reviews

Rooms and apartments beside Flåm's marina, opening onto the fjord.

Fjord views from the rooms, fitted kitchen in the apartments
Breakfast included, restaurant using local produce, open all year
Flåm station 550 m away · free parking

📍 Aurland · On the Aurlandsfjord · 461 reviews

A family-run hotel a hundred metres from the Aurlandsfjord shore, in the village of Aurland.

Nærøyfjord ferry terminal a three-minute walk away
Breakfast included and two highly rated restaurants
Stegastein a ten-minute drive · value for money rated 7.3

from300 €/ night

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Next departures Gudvangen → Kaupanger

Gudvangen → Kaupanger

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How much does the Gudvangen–Kaupanger ferry cost?

Operators and fares on the Gudvangen–Kaupanger ferry

Lustrabåtane· réservable aussi via Fjordtours / Norway's Best

🚶 Adult 675 NOK

🧒 Child (under 4 free) 425 NOK

🚗 Car ≤ 6 m 1,395 NOK

🚐 Motorhome ≤ 6 m 1,695 NOK

🏍️ Motorcycle 1,065 NOK

🚲 Bicycle 215 NOK

👨‍👩‍👧 Car + 4 people 3,260 NOK

👨‍👩‍👧 Car + 1 adult + 3 children 2,540 NOK

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Foot passenger fares on the Gudvangen–Kaupanger ferry

🎫 Outside AutoPASS: you pay per passenger (adult / child) plus the vehicle, booked with the company.

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EXCURSION Our favourite

Bergen: cruise to Rosendal via the Hardangerfjord

4,4 ★★★★½ 458 reviews · 7-hr day trip · wheelchair accessible

Away from the classic fjords, the locals' ferry links Bergen, with Bryggen (UNESCO) as a backdrop, to Rosendal in two hours on the Hardangerfjord. At the foot of Folgefonna, the country's third-largest glacier, this picturesque village is known for its walk among the sheep.

Catamaran Bergen ↔ Rosendal · entry to the Manor or Folgefonn Centre included
3h30 on site: Hatteberg waterfall or Sjethaug viewpoint
⚠️ Locals' ferry: no guide on board · fixed return at 2:25 pm

✓ Free cancellation from78 € /pers.

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Gudvangen–Kaupanger ferry map

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Gudvangen

Aurland · Vestland

⛴ ≈ 2 h 30

40,1 km

Kaupanger

Sogndal

Preparing your Gudvangen–Kaupanger crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Gudvangen

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Kaupanger

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🥾 Things to do nearby · Nærøyfjord

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Gudvangen–Kaupanger ferry: frequently asked questions

Are the times real-time?

No — Lustrabåtane does not feed the national Entur data. The times shown are those published by the company for the season; confirm and book on their site.

Do I need to book?

Yes, strongly advised: a popular tourist line, to be booked online. Outside AutoPASS.