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

From Sortland to Balsfjord by bus and ferry

To get from Sortland to Balsfjord 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 HAV ferry and finally take the 160 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Laksvatn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Bus - 871871
Ferry - HAVHAV
Bus - 160160
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 - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Storslett
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Laksvatn
    Ride to bus station
    Laksvatn
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sortland to Balsfjord by bus and ferry via HAV and 160

To get from Sortland to Balsfjord in Norway, take the HAV ferry from Sortland Kystrutekai station to Tromsø Kystrutekai station. Next, take the 160 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Laksvatn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HAVHAV
Bus - 160160
Leaves from Sortland Kystrutekai
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    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 - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Storslett
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Laksvatn
    Ride to bus station
    Laksvatn
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sortland to Balsfjord
The distance between Sortland, Norway and Balsfjord, Norway is approximately 285.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sortland to Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord, Norway

Balsfjord is located at Balsfjord, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Vassenden.

Bus stations close to Balsfjord:

  • Vassenden
  • Nordgard
  • Buktalandet
Related Routes

Alternative route from Sortland to Balsfjord by bus and ferry via HAV and 160

To get from Sortland to Balsfjord in Norway, take the HAV ferry from Sortland Kystrutekai station to Tromsø Kystrutekai station. Next, take the 160 bus from Tromsø Prostneset station to Laksvatn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HAVHAV
Bus - 160160
Leaves from Sortland Kystrutekai
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    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 - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Storslett
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Laksvatn
    Ride to bus station
    Laksvatn
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 871, Bus line HAV, Bus line 160.

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

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line HAV, Bus line 160.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sortland to Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord in Norway

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

    The total travel time between Sortland and Balsfjord in Norway by bus and ferry is about 4 hr 47 min.

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

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

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