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How do I get from Ålesund to Geiranger by boat or bus?

The direct fjord boat, the bus to Hellesylt and the ferry on to Geiranger.

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Short answer

A direct boat from Skutvika quay in Ålesund reaches Geiranger in about 3 hours, and by bus you take route 110 or 250 to Hellesylt and then the ferry. The boat runs in spring, summer and autumn. Fjord1 says the ferry from Hellesylt to Geiranger is suspended until further notice, so check before relying on the bus.

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Why

  1. Visit Geiranger says the boat trip from Ålesund to Geiranger takes about 3 hours one way and covers about 120 km.
  2. Fjord Norway says bus 110 or 250 towards Stryn leaves from the Korsegata stop in central Ålesund and runs via Stranda to Hellesylt.
  3. Fjord1 says the ferry from Hellesylt to Geiranger normally sails from April to October and takes about 65 minutes, but the route is suspended until further notice.

Details

Meet at Skutvika quay, Nedre Strandgate 53, 15 minutes before the boat leaves. Children pay half the adult fare, and children aged 0–4 pay 10%. Bus tickets are sold in the FRAM and Entur apps or on board by card, while ferry tickets must be bought separately from the ferry company.

Tip

If you take the boat both ways on the same day, plan time in Geiranger for viewpoints such as Ørnesvingen and Flydalsjuvet, which Fjord Norway suggests for the round trip.

What may differ

Timetables and fares change with the season: the boat runs on a summer timetable and as a winter and spring cruise on set dates, and Visit Geiranger's pages show different adult fares, so confirm the price when you book.

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Sources

Prices and timetables change, so check Visit Geiranger, FRAM and Fjord1 before you go.

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