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

Ferry Solfjellsjøen (Dønna) ⇄ Vandve live times, fares, duration

The crossing linking Solfjellsjøen to the islet of Vandve, within Dønna municipality, on the Helgeland coast. Four departures a day, no booking, automatic AutoPASS payment; about 50 minutes of crossing.

🚗 from 64 NOK ⏱ ≈ 50 min 🔁 4 sailings/day 🚢 Torghatten Midt AS 📍 8,6 km Not bookable

WHERE TO STAY

★ 8,3/10

Fru Haugans Hotel

📍 Strandgata · Mosjøen · 1 953 reviews

Northern Norway's oldest hotel, open since 1794, on Mosjøen's old street.

Historic buildings and a garden by the Vefsna
Breakfast included and highly rated
Room allocation and housekeeping sometimes at fault

📍 Sørlandsveien · Mo i Rana · 1 850 reviews

A campsite and its cabins on the Ranfjord, on the road south of Mo i Rana.

Open fjord views from the cabins
Shared kitchen, minigolf and games for children
Bathrooms less recent than the rest

from80 €/ night

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Next departures Solfjellsjøen → Vandve

Solfjellsjøen → Vandve

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How much does the Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry cost?

Vehicle fares on the Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry

🚗 Car < 6 m

129 NOK

≈ 64 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m

282 NOK

≈ 141 NOK with an AutoPASS ferry account

Official AutoPASS ferry scale 2026 · in NOK.

Vehicle	Full fare	AutoPASS ferry −50%
🚗 Car < 6 m	129	64cheapest
🚐 Motorhome 6–8 m	282	141
🏍️ Motorcycle	46	23
🚚 8–10 m	386	193
🚚 10–12,5 m	460	230
🚚 12,5–14,5 m	523	262
🚛 14,5–17,5 m	606	303
🚛 17,5–19,5 m	639	320
🚛 19,5–22 m	696	348
🚛 > 22 m	765	382

Foot passenger fares on the Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry

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

EXCURSION Highly rated

Svolvær: silent Lofoten & Trollfjord cruise

4,8 ★★★★★ 3 180 reviews · 3 hrs · wildlife

From Svolvær, an almost silent hybrid-electric catamaran heads for the Trollfjord. In three hours, you watch white-tailed eagles in the calm of the Lofoten fjords, sometimes with orcas or dolphins along the way.

Trollfjord and white-tailed eagle watching
Silent hybrid-electric boat · 3 hrs · English-speaking guide
Heated panoramic lounges · cafeteria on board · wheelchair accessible

✓ Free cancellation from137 € /pers.

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Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry map

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Solfjellsjøen

Dønna · Nordland

⛴ ≈ 50 min

8,6 km

Vandve

Dønna

Preparing your Solfjellsjøen–Vandve crossing

Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire

HÔTELS

🛏️ Stay before departure · Solfjellsjøen

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🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Vandve

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🥾 Things to do nearby · Nordland

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Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry: frequently asked questions

How much does the Solfjellsjøen–Vandve ferry cost?

The line uses the AutoPASS ferje tariff, priced by vehicle length, with −50% via a prepaid AutoPASS account. Passengers travel free; expect around 129 NOK full fare for a car under 6 m.

Do I need to book?

No, boarding is on a first-come, first-served queue basis with no advance reservation.

What is there to see around Solfjellsjøen and Vandve?

Both landings belong to the island municipality of Dønna, on the Helgeland coast, a seascape of low islands and small harbours.