Hirtshals to Bergen ferry prices
Starting fares, what the total depends on, and how it compares with landing short and driving the rest.
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The ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen costs from €106 per person with an Air Seat and from €183 with a cabin, as advertised in August 2026. The vehicle is charged on top.
Those are the lowest advertised fares, available on the cheapest dates of the year. What you pay depends on the date, the berth, your vehicle and how many of you there are.
The advertised fares
| What | From | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Air Seat | €106 pp | A reclining seat in a quiet lounge |
| Cabin | €183 | A bed and a private bathroom, priced per cabin |
| Car package | approx. €206 | Two people, car and cabin, on selected dates |
| Motorhome or caravan | Quoted individually | Space for large vehicles, book early |
What the fare depends on
1. The berth, more than anything else
The gap between the cheapest Air Seat and an outside cabin is wider than any seasonal swing. Pick the berth first, then look at dates. On the Bergen sailing that gap buys you the morning as well as the night, because you are on board until 13:00. The cabins sets out the options.
2. The date
School holidays in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway meet on this route, and July and August carry the highest fares. October, November, January and February are the cheapest months on which the service still sails.
3. Your vehicle
Cars are charged on length and height, motorhomes and caravans separately and higher. There are fewer spaces for large vehicles than for cars. See vehicles.
4. How far ahead you book
In high summer, booking early is mainly about availability: cabins and vehicle spaces both sell out. Outside the peak, a different date usually does more than a longer lead time.
What each step up in cabin class adds
The fare climbs in steps rather than smoothly, and those steps follow the deck and the floor area rather than the view alone.
| Step | What changes | Reason to pay it |
|---|---|---|
| Air Seat to standard cabin | A bed, a private bathroom, a door that closes | Two of you, or a poor sleeper in a chair |
| Inside to outside | A window, at the same 8 m² | The daylight leg after Stavanger, which you would otherwise miss |
| Standard to MiniLux or DeLuxe | 11 to 19 m², a double bed instead of bunks | Somewhere to sit through the morning |
| DeLuxe to Captain’s View or Suite | 15 to 24 m², floor to ceiling windows, minibar | The coast between Bømlo and Bergen, from your own window |
The cabins lists every category with size, deck and berth layout, including the ones above the nightclub.
Bergen by sea, or Stavanger plus 210 km
The headline fare on this route is higher than on the short crossings. The total for the trip often is not.
Bergen by sea, or Stavanger plus 210 km
Both start on the same ship at the same quay. The difference is what the morning costs you.
| Stay on board to Bergen | Get off at Stavanger and drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Time at sea | approx. 17 hrs 30 min | approx. 11 hrs |
| Driving after landingRisavika to Bergen on the E39 | None | approx. 210 km |
| Fjord ferriesMortavika and Sandvikvåg, roughly NOK 340 together | 0 | 2 |
| Hours awake and travelling | approx. 4 | approx. 9 |
| Arrival in Bergen | 13:00 | Early afternoon, after five hours at the wheel |
Distances are approximate, for the shortest road route, checked in August 2026. Fares are not included because they move with the date.
How to pay less for the crossing
Works well if
- Travelling outside four countries' school holidays
- Filling the cabin, since it is priced per room rather than per head
- Booking out and back together, where a return discount applies
- Measuring the vehicle as loaded before booking, so the class matches at check-in
- Comparing the total against a night in Stavanger plus a driving day
Look elsewhere if
- Comparing booking channels, since Fjord Line is the sole operator on this route
- Booking a year ahead outside the peak, which changes little
- Treating the advertised €106 as a budget for two people with a car
- Assuming an inside cabin is the value pick here, when the morning is in daylight
What is not included
| Extra | What it adds | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meals | Restaurant, cafeteria and bar prices | Three restaurants and a cafe on board |
| Vehicle | On top of the per-person fare | Charged on length and height |
| Pets | A pet-friendly cabin or the kennel | Limited numbers, book with the crossing |
| Parking in Hirtshals | A daily rate at the port | Only if you travel without a vehicle |
| Norwegian tolls | Automatic, by number plate | See onward from Bergen |
Comparing with other routes
If price decides it, compare the total cost of the day rather than the fares. A cheaper crossing to a port five driving hours from where you are going is not cheaper. The route comparison sets the six crossings from Hirtshals against each other.
Compare fares on your dates
The fare depends on the date and the berth, so comparing several dates is usually worth the few minutes.
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Questions people ask
How much is the ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen?
From €106 per person with an Air Seat and from €183 with a cabin, as advertised in August 2026. The vehicle is charged on top.
Does Bergen cost more than Stavanger?
The starting fares are the same, because it is the same sailing. What changes is the value: you stay on board six hours longer and skip 210 km of driving.
Is it cheaper to book early?
In high summer, booking early is mainly about availability, since cabins and vehicle spaces both sell out. Outside the peak, a different date usually saves more.
What is not included in the fare?
Meals, parking in Hirtshals, fuel and Norwegian tolls. On board there are three restaurants, a cafeteria and a cafe, all paid separately.