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

Ferry Skånevik (Etne) ⇄ Utåker (Kvinnherad) live times, fares, duration

This Skånevikfjord crossing links Skånevik, in the municipality of Etne, to Utåker, in the municipality of Kvinnherad, in Sunnhordland (Vestland). Around thirteen departures a day, no booking; fares are set by the operator.

🚗 from 68 NOK ⏱ ≈ 20 min 🔁 13 sailings/day 🚢 Boreal 📍 5,8 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 9,0/10

Kong Oscars Apartments

📍 Old town, 250 m from the station · 493 reviews

Apartments on an old street in central Bergen, 250 m from the station.

Large apartments with a fitted kitchen
Bryggen and the cathedral within walking distance
Few basics provided on arrival

📍 Vågsallmenningen, heart of the centre · 1 840 reviews

Bergen's former stock exchange, now a five-star hotel on the Vågsallmenningen.

Fish market and Bryggen a minute away
Breakfast included and widely praised
Small rooms, and street noise in some of them

from194 €/ night

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Next departures Skånevik → Utåker

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How much does the Skånevik–Utåker ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Skånevik–Utåker ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m

136 NOK

≈ 68 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m

289 NOK

≈ 145 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 Skånevik–Utåker ferry

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

EXCURSION 🚶 Walking tour · 2 hrs · small group · local guide

Bergen: “past and present” guided walking tour in a small group

4,9 ★★★★★ 2 356 reviews · 2 hrs · meet at Bradbenken 1 · guide EN/DE

Two hours on foot with a licensed guide who lives in Bergen all year round: first the history (Bergenhus, Bryggen UNESCO, the Hanseatic League, St Mary's Church), then the cobbled lanes behind Bryggen, with local life, house prices, the guide's favourite cafés and neighbourhood cats.

Licensed local guide (year-round resident) · group limit respected
Tour runs whatever the weather · restaurant and bar tips at the end
⚠️ Guide in EN/DE only · uneven cobbles · some uphill sections · not suitable for reduced mobility

✓ Free cancellation from32 € /pers.

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Skånevik–Utåker ferry map

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Skånevik

Etne · Vestland

⛴ ≈ 20 min

5,8 km

Utåker

Kvinnherad

Preparing your Skånevik–Utåker crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Skånevik

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Utåker

→ ACTIVITÉS

🥾 Things to do nearby · Vestland

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🚗 Rent a car for Norway

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Skånevik–Utåker ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the crossing cost?

Fares are set by the line's operator (Boreal), outside the national AutoPASS tariff. A car under 6 m costs around NOK 136, while foot passengers travel free.

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 Skånevik and Utåker?

Skånevik is a small village at the head of the Skånevikfjord, in the municipality of Etne. The crossing links the shores of Sunnhordland, between Etne and Kvinnherad.