A small ferry far off on sparkling water between snow-covered mountains.

Ferry Haugesund ⇄ Utsira (North Sea) live times, fares, duration

A free crossing between Haugesund, on the Rogaland coast, and Utsira, a small North Sea island and Norway's least-populated municipality. Four departures a day, no booking and no payment, for a little over an hour at sea.

✓ Free crossing ⏱ ≈ 70 min 🔁 4 sailings/day 📍 24,2 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 8,5/10

Byrkjedalstunet

📍 Hunnedalsveien · Byrkjedal · 476 reviews

A hamlet of 1800s buildings in the Hunnedalen valley, 65 km from Stavanger.

Bakery, candle workshop and craft shop on site
Breakfast included, also available gluten-free or to take away
A handy base for Preikestolen and Kjerag, an hour's drive away

📍 Skansegaten · Stavanger · 2 037 reviews

Stavanger's oldest hotel, a Victorian building standing on the quay.

Breakfast included, wide choice
Station and old town five minutes away
Street or building-site noise at times

from150 €/ night

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Next departures Haugesund → Utsira

Haugesund → Utsira

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How much does the Haugesund–Utsira ferry cost?

✓ Free crossing

This crossing is free of charge — both passengers and vehicles. Nothing to pay or book: just turn up to board.

Foot passenger fares on the Haugesund–Utsira ferry

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

EXCURSION 🛶 Lysefjord kayak · 3 hrs · right at water level

Stavanger: guided kayak trip on the Lysefjord (Nordic Paddling)

4,8 ★★★★½ 226 reviews · 3 hrs · departs from Dørvika (40 min from Stavanger) · guide EN/NO

Three hours of kayaking on the Lysefjord from a small beach 40 min by car from Stavanger: black granite gorges, waterfalls, a stop at Refsa and seals that a RIB cannot approach. Calm pace, beginners briefed, but you need to be fit and able to swim.

Kayaks + paddles + splash jacket + life jacket + snack included
Intimate group · guide who shares the local history of the area
⚠️ No pick-up in Stavanger · min. age 14 · must be able to swim · moderate fitness level

✓ Free cancellation from137 € /pers.

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Haugesund–Utsira ferry map

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Haugesund

Haugesund · Rogaland

⛴ ≈ 70 min

24,2 km

Utsira

Preparing your Haugesund–Utsira crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Haugesund

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Utsira

→ ACTIVITÉS

🥾 Things to do nearby · Rogaland

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Haugesund–Utsira ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

It is entirely free, for passengers and vehicles alike.

Do I need to book?

No: you join the queue and board in order of arrival; do check the timetable, though, as departures are few.

What is there to see around Haugesund and Utsira?

Utsira is a birdwatching hotspot, known for observing migratory birds and for its island life. On the mainland side, Haugesund is a port town on the Rogaland coast.