How to get from Sortland to Alta by bus and ferry?

From Sortland to Alta by bus and ferry

To get from Sortland to Alta in Norway, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the HUR ferry from Sortland Kystrutekai station to Tromsø Kystrutekai station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Alta Sentrum station to Kvilekrysset station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 19 min.

679min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HURHUR
Bus - 150150
Bus - 100100
Walk to Alta
Leaves from Sortland Kystrutekai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HURHUR
    Wait for ferry
    HUR
    Kirkenes
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tromsø Kystrutekai
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tromsø Prostneset
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alta Sentrum
    414 min
  • 7
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Hammerfest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvilekrysset
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sortland to Alta by bus and ferry via 802, HUR and 150

To get from Sortland to Alta in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 802 bus from Sortland Bussterminal station to Telebygget station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HUR ferry and finally take the 150 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Alta Sentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 20 min.

680min
Bus - 802802
Ferry - HURHUR
Bus - 150150
Walk to Alta
Leaves from Sortland Bussterminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sortland
  • 2
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Lødingen Buss Taxi
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telebygget
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - HURHUR
    Wait for ferry
    HUR
    Kirkenes
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tromsø Kystrutekai
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tromsø Prostneset
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alta Sentrum
    414 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sortland to Alta

The distance between Sortland, Norway and Alta, Norway is approximately 504.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 679 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sortland to Alta by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sortland

Sortland is located at Sortland, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Sortland Bussterminal.

Bus stations close to Sortland:

  • Sortland Bussterminal
  • Sortland Hotell
  • Telebygget

Ferry stations close to Sortland:

  • Sortland Kystrutekai

Public transit stations close to Alta, Norway

Alta is located at Alta, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Komsa Skole.

Bus stations close to Alta:

  • Komsa Skole
  • Nordlyskatedralen
  • Uit Arktisk Universitet

Ferry stations close to Alta:

  • Alta Hurtigbåtterminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sortland to Alta by bus and ferry via 802, HUR and 150

To get from Sortland to Alta in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 802 bus from Sortland Bussterminal station to Telebygget station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HUR ferry and finally take the 150 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Alta Sentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 20 min.

680min
Bus - 802802
Ferry - HURHUR
Bus - 150150
Walk to Alta
Leaves from Sortland Bussterminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sortland
  • 2
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Lødingen Buss Taxi
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telebygget
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - HURHUR
    Wait for ferry
    HUR
    Kirkenes
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tromsø Kystrutekai
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tromsø Prostneset
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alta Sentrum
    414 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sortland to Alta?

    The fastest way takes 679 minutes, using Bus line HUR, Bus line 150, Bus line 100.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sortland to Alta?

    The alternative route takes 680 minutes, using Bus line 802, Bus line HUR, Bus line 150.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Sortland and Alta in Norway?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 19 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Sortland to Alta in Norway?

    The HUR ferry line goes from Sortland Kystrutekai station near Sortland to Kirkenes station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kirkenes station near Alta in Norway

  • How long does it take to travel from Sortland to Alta in Norway by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Sortland and Alta in Norway by ferry and bus is about 11 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Sortland to get to Alta in Norway?

    Get on the HUR ferry from the Sortland Kystrutekai station near Sortland in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Sortland and Alta in Norway?

    Get off the ferry at the Kirkenes stop, which is closest to Alta in Norway.