The cheapest and fastest ferries from Bergen to Stavanger
Cheapest price on Sep 22
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 22
€30
Fastest journey on Sep 22
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
5 h 30 m
Ferries on Sep 22
1
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Bergen to Stavanger is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergen to Stavanger will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 1 ferries from Bergen to Stavanger, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 the direct ferries cover the 160 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Tue, Sep 22 the slowest ferries will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Fjord Line2:00 PM5h30Bergen7:30 PMStavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)€301One-way0 transfers
Fjord Line2:00 PM5h30Bergen7:30 PMStavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)€301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Bergen to Stavanger
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bergen to Stavanger among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 86 nautical miles (160 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bergen to Stavanger:
A bus is €26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bergen to Stavanger costing on average €55.
A bus is €64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bergen to Stavanger costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 15m.
Bergen to Stavanger Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fjord Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Bergen to Stavanger ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Bergen to Stavanger ferries for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fjord Line | 2:00 PM Bergen | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Bergen to Stavanger
Ferries from Bergen to Stavanger run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:00, the last at 19:10. The fastest ferry covers the 86 nautical miles (160 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Bergen to Stavanger are available to foot passengers.

Distance 86 nautical miles (160 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 6:00 AM |
Last ferry 7:10 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Ferry operators: Fjord Line from Bergen to StavangerYou can travel by ferry between Bergen to Stavanger with Fjord Line for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Fjord Line
FAQs: Ferry from Bergen to Stavanger
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bergen to Stavanger by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stavanger, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Bergen to Stavanger
Most Bergen to Stavanger ferries use the Bergen to Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) port pair. Use this guide to compare Bergen and Stavanger ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Bergen port do ferries to Stavanger leave from?
Getting to Bergen from Bergen city centre
Bergen port facilities and services
Bergen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bryggen Tracteursted (0.7km), To Kokker (0.8km), Enhjørningen (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bergen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bergen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergen.
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