Ferry Storstein (Skjervøy) ⇄ Lauksundsskaret live times, fares, duration
The crossing links Storstein to Lauksundsskaret, on the island of Arnøya, in Skjervøy municipality, in the heart of Northern Troms. About a dozen departures a day, no booking, and free for both passengers and vehicles.
WHERE TO STAY
Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
📍 Alta valley · 278 reviews
A lodge on the bank of the Alta river, some twenty kilometres from town, up the valley.
- River or mountain views from the rooms
- Spa, hot tub and a kitchen built on local produce
- Hot water for tea hard to come by, reviewers say
from400 €/ night
See availability
Flatmoen Natur Lodge
📍 Killiveien · Alta · 264 reviews
Lodges standing alone in the countryside outside Alta, each with a hot tub and a glass-roofed bedroom.
- Hot tub warm on arrival, northern lights from the bed in winter
- Breakfast brought to the lodge · kitchenette and bathrobes
- Isolated, a car is needed · children not accepted
from250 €/ night
See availabilityNext departures Storstein → Lauksundsskaret
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How much does the Storstein–Lauksundsskaret ferry cost?
✓ Free crossing
This crossing is free of charge — both passengers and vehicles. Nothing to pay or book: just turn up to board.
Foot passenger fares on the Storstein–Lauksundsskaret ferry
Passengers travel free — one car = a single fare, whatever the number of occupants.
Storstein–Lauksundsskaret ferry map
Route map…
Storstein
Skjervøy · Troms
⛴ ≈ 30 min
5,8 km
Lauksundsskaret
Skjervøy
Preparing your Storstein–Lauksundsskaret crossing
Hotels on both sides, activities and car hire
HÔTELS
🛏️ Stay before departure · Storstein
→ HÔTELS 🛏️ Where to stay on arrival · Lauksundsskaret
→ ACTIVITÉS 🥾 Things to do nearby · Troms
→ TRANSPORT 🚗 Rent a car for Norway
→ Storstein–Lauksundsskaret ferry: frequently asked questions
How much does the Storstein–Lauksundsskaret ferry cost?
The crossing is completely free, for passengers and vehicles alike; no ticket is needed to board.
Do I need to book?
No, boarding is on a first-come, first-served queue basis with no advance reservation, subject to available space.
What is there to see around Storstein and Lauksundsskaret?
Arnøya is a large mountainous island in Northern Troms, prized for its peaks and Arctic scenery; on the Storstein side, you reach the island of Kågen and the rest of Skjervøy municipality.
