From a ferry's deck, a lifebuoy in the foreground and another ferry passing in front of snow-covered mountains.

Ferry Molde ⇄ Vestnes live times, fares, duration

The E39 crossing over the Romsdalsfjord, between Molde — the 'town of roses', famous for its panorama of 222 peaks — and Vestnes, on the road towards Ålesund and Sunnmøre. Around twenty sailings a day, no booking, automatic AutoPASS payment.

🚗 from 58 NOK ⏱ ≈ 33 min 🔁 20 sailings/day 🚢 Boreal Sjø 📍 10,4 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 9,4/10

Valldal Fjordhotell

📍 Valldal · Storfjord · 1 046 reviews

The hotel in Valldal village, on the Storfjord, along the Eagle Road.

Spacious rooms, often mentioned in reviews
Breakfast included and well stocked
Few places to eat outside the season

📍 Molde · Romsdalsfjord · 1 443 reviews

An old hotel on Molde's harbour, with the fjord and the coming and going of boats below the windows.

Rooms facing the fjord, some with a balcony
Breakfast included, seafood restaurant and a large terrace
Location rated 9.6 · ferry terminal a two-minute drive away

from150 €/ night

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Next departures Molde → Vestnes

Molde → Vestnes

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How much does the Molde–Vestnes ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Molde–Vestnes 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.

Vehicle	Full fare	AutoPASS ferry −50%
🚗 Car < 6 m	116	58cheapest
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m	257	128
🏍️ Motorcycle	43	22
🚚 8–10 m	352	176
🚚 10–12,5 m	425	212
🚚 12,5–14,5 m	482	241
🚛 14,5–17,5 m	565	282
🚛 17,5–19,5 m	600	300
🚛 19,5–22 m	652	326
🚛 > 22 m	718	359

Foot passenger fares on the Molde–Vestnes ferry

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

EXCURSION 🚌 Dalsnibba 1500 m · 3.5 hrs · ideal for cruise stopovers

Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet and Eagle Bend by guided bus

4,6 ★★★★½ 2 848 reviews · 3.5 hrs · departs from Ørnevegen 5 · guide EN

A 3.5-hr bus loop between Geiranger and the Dalsnibba Skywalk (1500 m), whose plunging view over the fjord is the highlight, with photo stops at Flydalsjuvet, Lake Djupvatnet and Eagle Bend, facing the Seven Sisters. Timed around cruise ship calls.

Modern bus + Dalsnibba toll + guaranteed return to your cruise ship included
15-min photo stops at each viewpoint · live commentary
⚠️ Guide in EN only · Dalsnibba closed in winter · not for back/heart problems

✓ Free cancellation from102 € /pers.

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Molde–Vestnes ferry map

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Molde

Molde · Møre og Romsdal

⛴ ≈ 33 min

10,4 km

Vestnes

Preparing your Molde–Vestnes crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Molde

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Vestnes

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🥾 Things to do nearby · Møre og Romsdal

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Molde–Vestnes ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the Molde–Vestnes ferry cost?

The fare depends on vehicle length, following the national AutoPASS ferry scale (see the table above): about 116 NOK full price for a car under 6 m, half that with a prepaid AutoPASS ferry account. Passengers travel free.

Do I need to book?

No. This is a very frequent line with no booking: join the queue at the quay and board the next sailing.

What is there to do around Molde and Vestnes?

Around Molde: the Molde Panorama viewpoint, the jazz festival in July, and easy access to the Atlantic Road and Trollstigen. From Vestnes, the E39 continues towards Ålesund and the Sunnmøre Alps.