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

Ferry Lauvvik (Sandnes) ⇄ Lysebotn live times, fares, duration

A scenic crossing of the Lysefjord, between Lauvvik, near Sandnes, and Lysebotn, tucked at the head of the fjord below the Kjerag. Four departures a day for a long, roughly 2 h 40 voyage through one of Rogaland's most spectacular fjords.
⚠️Booking required 🚗 from 142 NOK ⏱ ≈ 2 h 40 🔁 4 sailings/day 🚢 Kolumbus (revendu Fjordtours) 📍 42 km

Both vehicles and foot passengers must book with Kolumbus at least 2 hours before departure. With only four sailings a day, turning up without a booking means not travelling. Be at the quay 20 minutes before.

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Next departures Lauvvik → Lysebotn

Lauvvik → Lysebotn
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How much does the Lauvvik–Lysebotn ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Lauvvik–Lysebotn ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m
283 NOK
≈ 142 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m
566 NOK
≈ 283 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

ℹ️ Detailed length-based scale coming soon for this line — the AutoPASS ferry −50% discount does apply (shown above).

Foot passenger fares on the Lauvvik–Lysebotn ferry

🎫 On this line, passengers pay a ticket on top of the vehicle: it is a long sightseeing crossing through the Lysefjord rather than a simple utility ferry.
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Stavanger: guided kayak trip on the Lysefjord (Nordic Paddling) 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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Lauvvik–Lysebotn ferry map

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Lauvvik
Sandnes · Rogaland
Lysebotn
Sandnes

Preparing your Lauvvik–Lysebotn crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS
🛏️ Stay before departure · Lauvvik
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HÔTELS
🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Lysebotn
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ACTIVITÉS
🥾 Things to do nearby · Rogaland
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TRANSPORT
🚗 Rent a car for Norway
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Lauvvik–Lysebotn ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

The line uses the operator's fare: about 283 NOK for a car under 6 m at the full rate, plus a separate ticket for each passenger.

Do I need to book?

Yes, and it is essential: both vehicles and foot passengers must book with Kolumbus at least 2 hours before departure. With only four sailings a day, turning up without a booking means not travelling. Be at the quay 20 minutes before departure. Go to the booking site →

What is there to see around Lauvvik and Lysebotn?

The crossing follows the Lysefjord and its cliffs: you can glimpse Preikestolen, the 'Pulpit Rock', towering over the fjord, while Lysebotn sits below the Kjerag and its famous wedged boulder, Kjeragbolten. Above the hamlet, a hairpin road climbs to the heights.

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