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 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 871 bus from Sortland Bussterminal station to Risøyhamn Kai station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HUR ferry and finally take the 150 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Maskinsvingen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 51 min.

771min
Bus - 871871
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 - 871871
    Wait for bus
    871
    Andenes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Risøyhamn Kai
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Risøyhamn Kystrutekai
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - HURHUR
    Wait for ferry
    HUR
    Kirkenes
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tromsø Kystrutekai
    147 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tromsø Prostneset
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maskinsvingen
    421 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Sortland to Alta in Norway, take the HUR ferry from Sortland Kystrutekai station to Tromsø Kystrutekai station. Next, take the 150 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Maskinsvingen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 14 min.

734min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HURHUR
Bus - 150150
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
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maskinsvingen
    421 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    750 m • 10 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 521.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 771 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.

Related Routes

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

To get from Sortland to Alta in Norway, take the HUR ferry from Sortland Kystrutekai station to Tromsø Kystrutekai station. Next, take the 150 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Maskinsvingen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 14 min.

734min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HURHUR
Bus - 150150
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
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Alta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maskinsvingen
    421 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alta
    Walk to
    Alta
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 771 minutes, using Bus line 871, Ferry line HUR, Bus line 150.

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

    The alternative route takes 734 minutes, using Ferry line HUR, Bus line 150.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 51 min.

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

    The 871 bus line goes from Andenes station near Sortland to Risøyhamn Kai station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Risøyhamn Kai station near Alta in Norway.

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

    The total travel time between Sortland and Alta in Norway by bus and ferry is about 12 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 871 bus from the Andenes stop near Sortland in Norway.

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

    Get off the bus at the Risøyhamn Kai stop, which is closest to Alta in Norway.

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