Best Ways to Get to The Lofoten Islands, Norway

[@guidetonorway]

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[@cristiandovancescu4043]

Hi guys ! I am one of your subscribers. Can you please help me with a map of Norway airports ? Is there any other airport close to Geirangefjord , apart Alesund , from which i can get a flight to Bodo, or even Leksenes ? Big big thanks !

[@concernedliberal4453]

Just the information I was looking for, and you explained it short and to the point. Excellent content!

[@Sjurm94]

We travelled by plane from Amsterdam to Oslo. Then we took a train from Oslo to Trondheim and spent a day in Trondheim. Then by night train from Trondheim to Bodo and with the express boat to Svolvaer. It was a great journey and if you book the tickets in advance, it is not that expensive (especially the night train was quite cheap actually)

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Sjurm! Thanks for watching! Im glad to hear your adventure worked out for you. It's true, you can get some really cheap train tickets if you book well in advance. And it's a terrific way to see a lot of Norway while relaxing in your seat. And if the alternative is to rent a car in Oslo and drive north, then taking the train is a great solution for some. Take care! Ivar

[@AlexS-sw3pj]

Can you please tell me how you booked the train from Trondheim to Bodo ?

[@guidetonorway]

Hi @@AlexS-sw3pj! Thank you for watching! You can book your train tickets on vy.no. Note that some of the departures are partly run by busses. What are your travel plans in Lofoten? Ivar

[@wii4287]

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[@mondmenschen]

Wooowww, sehr nice. Very nice Video.

[@guidetonorway]

Danke schön! :) Thanks!

[@kmsqueen]

Such an informative and interesting video. Your pace is perfect and your accent is wonderful. Thank you. Anne

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you for watching and your feedback, Anne! Ivar

[@heyawesome7627]

Thanks for this detailed guide. We are planning to visit lofoten islands in November. Will be travelling Finland and Norway covering Oslo, tromso, lofoten islands and Bergen. Do you have any tips how to travel to lofoten easily given it’s our first time there and not confident to drive during winter season.

[@sicsurfer7]

Hello! Does the ferry from Bodø to Svolvær not run in the winter? I checked the schedule and thought it said it was running, but I may be misunderstanding something. Thank you!

[@guidetonorway]

It runs the whole year. You may not be able to find tickets many months ahead though

[@Nora_meow99]

Enjoyed your video ,,so beautiful Thanks alot

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you!

[@uncinarynin]

I will come by train to Bodö (still have to decide whether I'll take the day or night train), ferry to Moskenes and go on with buses from there. After that go into northern Norway with a 7-day summer pass of Snelandia and once that's done, go back via Sweden from Narvik with another train.

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Tobias! Thanks for watching. Since I cannot sleep on a train even if my life depended on it, I would opt for the day train 😅 but even if that was not so I think the view from the train north of Trondheim is worth seeing. Since you go in the summer you may see the view anyway even at night but it might be hard to sleep then. Sounds like a fun trip! I didn’t know about Snelandia. Will check it out. Cheers, Ivar

[@eprohoda]

outstandin masterpiece~all the best! 👋

[@guidetonorway]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@mazatiar]

I really enjoy this video🙂

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you Maza! Are you going to Lofoten this year?

[@mazatiar]

@@guidetonorway maybe not for this year, i will save more to go there 😁

[@guidetonorway]

​@@mazatiar I hear you. We hope to make some videos eventually about how to travel cheaply in Norway. I actually think Norway could be one of the cheapest conuntries to travel in (within Europe) if done correctly.

[@jemaluang1]

Hi you mentioned that taking ferry from Bodø to Moskenes, and rent a car in Moskenes. However looks like the schedule is very early or very late. Is the car rental place 24 hrs. Sunday too ? I’m thinking of going there in September. What’s your thought of getting the fall colours, beginning /mid/ end of September ? I’m going to get your guide. As I think you are good in this and kind /helpful What’s there in your guide ? So many questions ! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@guidetonorway]

They are flexible when it comes to pickup. Sunday too. They depend on customers arriving at all kind of hours so not to worry. If you can choose, then I would go from mid September. It’s when the colors are the most amazing, and until the first week or so of October. The guide is being worked out as we speak :) we plan to have it ready by the end of January. It will be a very comprehensive guide with everything you could possibly need for traveling to Lofoten, from hiking tips to how to save money. By that time we would have made a few more videos as well so stay tuned. Thanks for watching and your kind words! 😍 Ivar

[@jemaluang1]

Thank you so much Ivar ! Great help 🙏🏼 Here in Canada 🍁 are later this year too Talk again later

[@jadakaorop2196]

Hi, do you also have a link to book the boat from Bodo to Svolvaer as well? And the time table is only until 2023 - we are traveling there this August 2024

[@ishitamondal8200]

Hi..can anybody pls tell me how to reach lofoten from tromso??we will reach tromso on 4th of April..what are the best ways to reach lofoten by train or fligt? Thanks in advance 😊

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Ishita. Thanks for watching. You can check out our article on the subject: guidetolofoten.com/how-to-get-from-tromso-to-lofoten Thank you and have a great trip to Northern Norway! Ivar

[@PuffinPuffPuffYoung]

Hi, thank you for your information. How can I get the Lofoten bus schedule in summer?

[@guidetonorway]

Hi. Check out entur.no for bus schedules all over Norway

[@barnalibhattacharjee5640]

Hi sir, informative video. Can I drive from tromso to lofoten by car all the way? If yes, how long will it take?

[@guidetonorway]

Yes you can. It takes about 7-8 hours to drive from T to Svolvær, which is the easternmost city in Lofoten. Longer in winter.

[@dannpett2520]

Can I please get a link for that transport whit a boat from Bergen please

[@janchan3274]

Hello, your video is great! We are planning from BODO to Lofoten next January, would you inform me which website can check the schedule and purchase the tickets? Thanks again

[@guidetonorway]

Thanks for watching Jan. you can read more about the Bodø-Moskenes ferry here, including where to find the schedule and, if you even need to, where to pre-book: guidetolofoten.com/ferry-bodo-moskenes/ Ivar

[@koreanwalkingtraveler-yq2zm]

Wow beautiful area

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you! it really is!

[@youtuber-ys8co]

Hey your video was extremely helpful. I'm traveling from the north staying in narvik and then plan on going to lofoten islands. What is the best route from narvik and how can I see all the ferry information that was listed in the video. Thank you!

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you for watching! From Narvik the quickest and best route to Lofoten is by E10. No ferries needed. It should take you about 3-4 hours to drive to Svolvær along a very beautiful road. We are working on a post on our webpage and more videos about the ferries in Lofoten, but for now you can find the different ferry schedules by simply googling the ferry stations. There is some new information about the ferries this year, making some of the ferries in Lofoten free. We have all that information in our Interactive Map of Lofoten, along with lots of other useful information for traveling in Lofoten. You can find it here: www.guidetolofoten.com Cheers, Ivar

[@Cysstt]

Hi, love your video! i am going to Lofoten in Feb 2023. May i know, how much is the price from Bodo to Lofoten by ferry, for passengers only (no car)? I am planning to get on ferry on foot, and then rent a car when i arrive in lofoten. Also, could you suggest car rental companies near to the ferry port in Lofoten where i will be arriving? Thanks!

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Cindy! Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Passengers without a vehicle travel for free on the ferry between Bodø and Moskenes. There is another ferry, an express passenger-only ferry, that goes between Bodø and Svolvær, and that one costs you several hundred NOK. But if you want to arrive in the west, AND save some money, then Bodø - Moskenes ferry is the one to use. In Moskenes there is a local car rental agency right there on the dock. It's called Rent-a-car moskenes. They are a bit old-fashioned when it comes to bookings so you have to give them a call to book your vehicle. Someone told me you could also write them on Facebook, but not 100% sure about that. Also, you can check out Getaround (car sharing), as they are the cheapest option. I made a video about pros and cons of Getaround. If you use the below link when signing up you will get 150NOK discount on your first rental. no.getaround.com/r/4023274-133? Take care! Ivar

[@namanarora9192]

hi, i am going for a trip to lofoten islands within two weeks and i will be staying in bodo,i wanted to ask from which online site shall i book my ferries from and will it be better to explore lofoten by a car or some other means of transport?

[@guidetonorway]

Thanks for watching. If you check out our article on the ferries in the description you will find the webpages where you can book the tickets. For most people exploring Lofoten by car will be the most convenient option. It’s of course more expensive than taking a bus but a lot more efficient so you can do more in a day, and visit more off-the beaten-path places, than if you rely on the public transport.

[@namanarora9192]

@guidetonorway7876 is it possible to rent a car in moskenes, and from which site it can be booked?

[@rakshithavr3154]

Hi mate, it was good informative video. I’m travelling in end of October from senja (aurora borealis is observatory) to Lofoten islands. What would you suggest?

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Rakshith! Thank you for watching! I would check out ENTUR.NO and write in Silsand to Svolvær to see how to get to Lofoten. There are several options. Bus is one, but you can also check out Hurtigruten (cruise ship). Its not so expensive for shorter routes. It leaves from Finnsnes ferry terminal. Hurtigruten takes longer than bus but it's very scenic and you don't have to choose a cabin, making it even cheaper. They have very comfortable seating groups. Take care!

[@NeethaK-u5b]

Can you also mention about skn airport?

[@guidetonorway]

What airport? And what would you like to know more about? We appreciate all feedback

[@NeethaK-u5b]

@@guidetonorway SKN is an airport near lofoten

[@robertenskog46]

From Sweden you can also travel by train to Narvik and then take the bus to Lofoten

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Robert! Thanks for watching. That’s right. It can be a good option for anyone finding cheap flight tickets to Stockholm. Of course, it takes a lot of time so we recommend it for people who wants to see some places along the way in Sweden. Have you done it? Would be interesting to hear your experience with it if you have. Ivar

[@shannonh6855]

Great video, thank you! I will be watching it again and will also have a look at the map. We are visiting from Australia in May. I did indeed find booking my trip quite confusing, trying to translate ferry timetables and such, and as a result my trip is not as efficent as it could be! We are flying to Bodo, then taking a ferry to Svolvaer. I had the idea to hire a car in Svolvaer and then nicely meander through the islands staying at various places, ending up in Reine, before taking a ferry back to Bodo from Moskenes. The first problem I found out too late was the closest car return is Leknes, so that's ok, I've organised to return it to Leknes the day before we leave and will then get the bus back to Reine for our last night. Now the final problem I have is how to get to the 7am ferry in Moskenes on a Saturday morning with no car from Reine. No bus so early! No later ferries that I can see, so we need to make it. I am just hoping there is a reliable taxi service I can book, I figured I will ask hoteliers when I am there as I can't find anything out online. But if you know something I would love to hear! Anyway, it will all be a fun adventure and I am very excited to visit beautiful Lofoten.

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Shannon! Great to hear you are going to visit Lofoten this spring! Im sure it will be just great! You will be fine taking a taxi from Reine to Moskenes. It shouldnt be too expensive. But I seem to remember there are two taxi services in this area and one was a lot more expensive than the other. Im now waiting for a reply from the taxi services, but its Easter so Im not expecting an answer until middle of next week. Its usually best to book in advance since there is a limited amount of taxis in the area (meaning 1). I will get back to you with the best number. Happy Easter!

[@guidetonorway]

They replied quickly. They had three numbers that you could try to call a day or two in advance to book. I would start with the first one and work my way down the list: 1: Reine Taxi: 004791345599 2: Moskenes Taxi: 004790909190 3: Flakstad Taxi: 004795793950 If neither of these would have anything for you, you could also try: Nordland Taxi: 07550

[@shannonh6855]

@@guidetonorway thank you so much! That is so kind of you. I’m watching some of your other videos now of Lofoten - absolutely beautiful. Happy Easter!

[@shannonh6855]

@@guidetonorway thank you so much, that was so fast! This is fantastic, a huge help.

[@maryyuson7011]

Hi I’ll travel solo and planning this late October. i dont have a drivers license yet hence, I cant drive. If Ill go to lofoten by boat/cruise, how I can go back to bergen pls. Is there an airport there? Is it far from the center?

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Mary! Thanks for watching! Sounds cool with a solo adventure! From Lofoten, you can of course take the Hurtigruten south all the way to Bergen. But it will take several days, and I don't know your age, but the average age on Hurtigruten is probably a lot higher than you? :) And it will also probably be your single largest expense on your trip. Alternatively, you can take the ferry (free) from Moskenes to Bodø and from Bodø take the train to Oslo followed by train to Bergen. If you book early, you can get some pretty cheap prices there. But like we said in the video, it will take over a day of traveling. And two train changes. A faster, and maybe cheaper, solution is to fly from Bodø to Bergen. Im not sure at this moment who is flyting directly from Bergen to Bodø anymore, since the aviation industry is cancelling routes left and right at the moment, but if you check out Flyr, Norwegian and SAS, you will find the best prices. With Flyr you get youth discount until 29years (you have to sign up). With Norwegian you get youth discount until 25 (UNDER26 discount code), and with SAS you also get a youth ticket if you are under 26. Google "sas ungdomsbillett". The airport in Bergen is far from the city. I think the best option is to take the airport express bus to the city. It's like 40 minutes or something on the highway. Hopefully this helps! Wishing you great weather in October! Ivar

[@waqasmurad3178]

That was so awesome video. Can you tell me how to reach from Tromso. I will rent a car and will be there in Tromso from 8 November to 13 November with my family. Is it douable?

[@guidetonorway]

Hi! Thank you for watching! It's definitely possible to drive from Tromsø to Lofoten, even in November. It might already be snowy in several sections though, so add 20-30% to the total driving time that google maps suggests. Meaning it will take you around 8 hours of driving one way to reach the eastern Lofoten. Make it twelve to reach the western part. If I were you, I would not do it. Simply because you don't have enough time. You only have 4 full days in Tromsø. Don't spend them driving. There is a lot of cool activities you can do in and around Tromsø. Most people dont even rent a car, but do activities from the city center every day. Good luck on your trip! Let me know how it went! Ivar

[@waqasmurad3178]

@@guidetonorway Thank you so much, just one question do we always need to pass through ferry if we travel from Tromso to Sorvagen (Cause ferry waiting might cost us more time) Can we avoid it, actually I have a family and a kid

[@guidetonorway]

​@@waqasmurad3178 You don't need to take any ferries in the winter since the Gryllefjord - Andenes ferry only runs in the summer. It wouldnt be much faster anyway unless you time the ferries perfectly. Google maps suggests the fastest route, but again, I wouldnt do it. If you want to see Lofoten then you should land in Evenes or Bodø. But don't fly to Tromsø only to spend half your holiday driving to Lofoten. Ivar

[@waqasmurad3178]

@@guidetonorway Thanks you so much, I have changed my flight from Tromso to BODO now, your suggestion helped alot. Now on 8th November we will land from Barcelona and stay BODO for one night, on 9th November, we will book a rental car for 4 days and use ferry from BODO to Sorvagen, we will cover few places there and get back to BODO by car after 4 days . Is it good now :(

[@guidetonorway]

That sounds perfect. I think you will be happy with that itinerary. Less driving and more fun for the whole family! Have a great trip and let me know how it goes! Ivar

[@driliagor]

What do you think of arriving to Tromso, renting a car and taking Hurtigruten to Lofoten with a car and exploring Lofoten on a car and returning with Hurtigtuten back?

[@guidetonorway]

Why not rent a car in Svolvær? You pay extra transporting your rental on Hurtigruten and you probably don’t need it in Tromsø anyway. Travelling between Tromsø and Lofoten by Hurtigruten is a great experience though and I’m sure you are going to enjoy that! Cheers, Ivar

[@driliagor]

@@guidetonorway isn’t it easier and cheaper to rent a car in Tromso? More choices ? Than Svolvaer?

[@2585kanand]

From lapaland finland we plan to enter norway - how should we get here

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Anand. Thank you for watching! How you should get from Finland to Norway? With what? Plane? Car? Bus? You have to be much more specific if you want any kind of useful answer. Ivar

[@kkliew3531]

Hi, I will be arriving at Narvik airport on 30th August. Can I rent a car at the airport and drive to Svolvaer?

[@guidetonorway]

Thanks for watching! Absolutely. Most of the larger agencies are represented there. Remember to book early though. The prices are quite high this summer due to lack of cars all across the car rental agencies. However, from 1st of September they all usually cut their prices since the high season is coming to an end. I made a video about that. So 30th of August is a good time to start renting! You could also check out Getaround, which is a car sharing app, if you are European. Their prices are hard to beat, but some countries, like the U.S., struggle with setting up accounts there due to strict verification rules. Have a good trip in Lofoten in September! We might see you there! Ivar

[@kkliew3531]

@@guidetonorway Thank you very much Ivar for the valuable tips. Hope to see you too!

[@guidetonorway]

@@kkliew3531 You are welcome!

[@youtuber-ys8co]

Hey kk liew. I'm doing a similar trip but I'm flying to tromso and staying in narvik for 2 nights, before going to lofoten. If you can explain how you got around and if you had any difficulties that would be super helpful thanks!

[@kkliew3531]

@@youtuber-ys8co Hi, sorry for replying late. Has been tied up lately. My flight into Oslo on 28th August was cancelled due to operation issue according to the airline. Therefore we will not be doing the lofoten trip this round. Our original plan was hired a car at Narvik airport upon arrival and drive to Svolvaer to start the journey. It is indeed a shame that I am of no help to you and I miss the opportunity meeting you at Lofoten. Enjoy your trip!

[@crazy_spirit_of_a_life529]

Superbe

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you!

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

Btw: Did you learn to pronounce english from Stoltenberg or Petter Solberg?

[@guidetonorway]

Petter Solberg is of course my goal when it comes to English pronunciation 🤣 I’m glad to hear I did well 😁 greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@orrenmckever4658]

p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾ 👊

[@schmerer1]

This information is not correct, it does not cost $200 to take a ferry from Bodo to Moskenes, only $50 for a car and 2 passengers. I know this because I went to their web site and checked it out.

[@guidetonorway]

Hi Hal! Thanks for watching. I never said it costed $200 for the Bodø Moskenes ferry. I said you will save almost $200 by not taking it back and forth. When I made this video the price was also higher than today. Over the next four years since publishing the video the government in Norway is decreasing the ferry price by 50%! Which is great for us living up here on islands! This means it’s going to get even cheaper over the next three years. But it’s still over $70 one way. Doesn’t matter how many passengers you are. Pedestrians go for free. $50 for one car sounds very cheap. It was 754NOK/$75ish three days ago when a took the ferry. And it’s several hundreds of dollars one way if you have a long vehicle. I hope to publish a video on this ferry alone soon. There is a way to take the ferry for free but I will reveal it in the next video 😊

[@schmerer1]

@@guidetonorway I got my information from this web site which shows the ferry from Bodo to Moskenes is 224 NOK for a car and driver. www.torghatten-nord.no/

[@guidetonorway]

I still don’t understand where you get that number from :) you might be looking at the pre-booking price alone?

[@trancebeliever]

You didn't mention the easiest way in my opinion: renting a car in Tromso. That's what I'm doing in June

[@guidetonorway]

Thank you for watching! So you are flying past Lofoten to a different part of the country only to drive almost 500 km back to the place you could have flown to in the first place. That´s not easy. It's very scenic, though. Make sure you drive the route through Senja and Vesterålen. Just be mindful of the long ferry lines at the Gryllefjord ferry. You will not be alone there. Ivar