Backlit sparkling sea: the silhouette of a small lighthouse at the end of a pier and, far off, a line of jagged peaks.

Ferry Melbu (Vesterålen) ⇄ Fiskebøl (Lofoten) live times, fares, duration

The crossing linking Melbu, in Vesterålen (municipality of Hadsel), to Fiskebøl, at the entrance to the Lofoten. About ten departures a day, no booking, automatic AutoPASS payment.
🚗 from 58 NOK ⏱ ≈ 25 min 🔁 11 sailings/day 🚢 Torghatten Nord AS 📍 7,6 km Not bookable
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Next departures Melbu → Fiskebøl

Melbu → Fiskebøl
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How much does the Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m
116 NOK
≈ 58 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m
257 NOK
≈ 128 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account
Official AutoPASS ferry scale 2026 · in NOK.
VehicleFull fareAutoPASS ferry −50%
🚗 Car < 6 m 116 58cheapest
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m 257 128
🏍️ Motorcycle 43 22

Foot passenger fares on the Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry

Passengers travel free — one car = a single fare, whatever the number of occupants.
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Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry map

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Melbu
Hadsel · Nordland
Fiskebøl
Hadsel

Preparing your Melbu–Fiskebøl crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS
🛏️ Stay before departure · Melbu
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HÔTELS
🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Fiskebøl
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ACTIVITÉS
🥾 Things to do nearby · Nordland
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TRANSPORT
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Melbu–Fiskebøl ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

This route uses the national AutoPASS ferje tariff, based on vehicle length. With a prepaid AutoPASS account you get 50% off, and passengers travel free; a car under 6 m costs 116 NOK at full fare.

Do I need to book?

No. The ferry runs first-come, first-served: you join the boarding queue without booking. It's best to arrive a little early at peak times.

What is there to see around Melbu and Fiskebøl?

Melbu is a small town in Vesterålen, while Fiskebøl opens onto the Lofoten archipelago and its legendary road, the E10. This is the most direct sea link between these two emblematic Nordland archipelagos.

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