Ferry Hirtshals (Denmark) ⇄ Bergen (Norway) times, fares, duration
A guesthouse on the shore at Hirtshals, a hundred metres from the sand.
- Direct access to the beach and the trails
- Buffet breakfast included
- Limited choice at breakfast
The Hirtshals hotel closest to the quays, five hundred metres from the terminal.
- Heated indoor pool and sauna
- Buffet breakfast included · free parking
- Some rooms small for the price
Hirtshals–Bergen ferry timetableGeneral times
⚠️ General times, subject to change: from one date to the next these times shift by a few minutes, and the operator sometimes swaps ships. Exact times are shown when you book.
How much does the Hirtshals–Bergen ferry cost?
How these figures were read
- You step ashore in Bergen without having driven a single kilometre in Norway.
- From Kristiansand, the same arrival point would have meant roughly seven hours of driving.
- Arriving at 13:00 leaves the afternoon for Bryggen, or for setting off into the Hardangerfjord.
- Seventeen hours at sea: this is the longest crossing on the list after Kiel.
- A single departure a day — miss it and you wait twenty-four hours.
- The car weighs very heavily: €322 for a standard vehicle on 15 August 2026, against €104 for its two passengers. For two people without a vehicle, the route moves into a completely different price bracket.
The Hirtshals–Bergen ferry in detail
It is the same night boat, taken six hours further. You board at Hirtshals and step ashore in Bergen at 13:00 without having driven a single kilometre in Norway. From Kristiansand, reaching the same place would have meant roughly seven hours on the road, and usually arriving exhausted.
The early-afternoon arrival is well judged: it leaves time to wander around Bryggen or to head straight into the Hardangerfjord. For a trip centred on the west — Bergen, the Sognefjord, the Hardangerfjord — this is the route that saves the most useful time.
What you accept in exchange: seventeen to eighteen hours at sea, the second-longest crossing on the list after Kiel, and a single departure a day. Miss the boat and you wait twenty-four hours.
On price, Fjord Line's engine asks €575 for two people, a car and the cheapest two-berth cabin on Saturday 15 August 2026: €104 for the tickets, €322 for the vehicle, €149 for the cabin. The same basket on Copenhagen – Oslo comes out at €408.50. The €166 gap does not come from the cabin — the Bergen one is actually cheaper than the €255 Danish equivalent — but from the car, charged at €322 by Fjord Line against €135 including climate tax with Go Nordic. Two useful remarks: the outside cabin with a sea view, pre-selected by default, adds €61 and takes the total to €636, while two reclining seats instead of the cabin bring it back down to €488. And meals stay separate: the evening buffet has to be booked at least 48 hours before departure. Here too, €575 is a high-season price. On Thursday 12 November 2026, the same trip — two people, a car, the inside two-berth cabin — comes out at €316, 45% less, with the car falling from €322 to €124. In other words, on Fjord Line's night crossings, moving your trip from August to November pays off more than every comfort sacrifice put together.
Hirtshals–Bergen ferry map
Route map…
Preparing your Hirtshals–Bergen crossing
Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire
Hirtshals–Bergen ferry: frequently asked questions
How much does the Hirtshals – Bergen ferry cost?
Expect €320 to €575, depending on the season, for two people, the car and a two-berth cabin. This price is dynamic: it depends on the date, on the departure time and on how far ahead you book. Checked on 31 July 2026 in the operator's booking engine, it gives an order of magnitude, not a guaranteed fare.
Do you need to book?
Yes, and early. This is the longest crossing on the list, with a single departure a day in each direction: the cabin and the car space are booked together, several weeks ahead in summer. Go to the booking site →
How long does the Hirtshals – Bergen crossing take?
The crossing takes 17 to 18 hours. 1 departure a day in each direction, all year round.
Where do you land, and what is there to see nearby?
Bergen, capital of the fjords. The Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord straight afterwards.
Who is this crossing right for?
Bergen, the Sognefjord, the Hardangerfjord, and anyone who wants to begin the trip in the west rather than arrive there exhausted.
