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

Ferry Klokkarvik (Øygarden) ⇄ Hjellestad (Bergen) live times, fares, duration

The crossing links Klokkarvik, on the southern part of the island of Sotra (municipality of Øygarden), to Hjellestad, a southern district of Bergen. Around seven departures a day, no booking, automatic AutoPASS payment.
🚗 from 49 NOK ⏱ ≈ 35 min 🔁 7 sailings/day 🚢 Norled AS 📍 5,8 km Not bookable
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How much does the Klokkarvik–Hjellestad ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Klokkarvik–Hjellestad ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m
98 NOK
≈ 49 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m
219 NOK
≈ 110 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account
Official AutoPASS ferry scale 2026 · in NOK.
VehicleFull fareAutoPASS ferry −50%
🚗 Car < 6 m 98 49cheapest
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m 219 110
🏍️ Motorcycle 38 19

Foot passenger fares on the Klokkarvik–Hjellestad ferry

Passengers travel free — one car = a single fare, whatever the number of occupants.
Eidfjord: RIB safari in the Simadal fjord (Hardangerfjord) EXCURSION 💦 Simadal · seals + eagles + goats · 1 hr
Eidfjord: RIB safari in the Simadal fjord (Hardangerfjord)
4,8 ★★★★★ 262 reviews · 1 hr · departs from Eidfjord port · EN/NO guide

1 hr by RIB from Eidfjord port to the Simadal fjord, with stops to see seals, white-tailed eagles and goats coming down the cliffs to the boat. The captain talks about the Sima hydroelectric plant and the waterfalls that, on rainy days, almost reach the boat.

  • Flotation suit + life jacket + goggles + gloves + free parking included
  • Short format ideal for a stop in Eidfjord · suitable for children (min. 100 cm)
  • ⚠️ EN/NO guide only · min. 5 passengers required · no high heels
✓ Free cancellation from73 € /pers.
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Klokkarvik–Hjellestad ferry map

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Klokkarvik
Øygarden · Vestland
Hjellestad
Bergen

Preparing your Klokkarvik–Hjellestad crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS
🛏️ Stay before departure · Klokkarvik
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HÔTELS
🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Hjellestad
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ACTIVITÉS
🥾 Things to do nearby · Vestland
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TRANSPORT
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Klokkarvik–Hjellestad ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

Foot passengers travel free; only vehicles pay, under the national AutoPASS ferry tariff based on length. A car under 6 m costs NOK 98 at full fare, with a 50% discount for holders of a prepaid AutoPASS ferry account.

Do I need to book?

No booking is required: you turn up at the quay and board in order of arrival, subject to available space.

What is there to see around Klokkarvik and Hjellestad?

Klokkarvik lies on the southern part of Sotra, a large island west of Bergen. Hjellestad, on the mainland, is a southern district of Bergen, with easy onward access to the city centre.

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