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What is the best way to travel between Bergen and Stavanger?

Coastal bus, Fjord Line ferry and the road with two ferry crossings.

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Short answer

Between Bergen and Stavanger you can take the Kystbussen coastal bus in about 4 hours 20 minutes or the Fjord Line ferry in about 6 and a half hours. The bus runs frequently seven days a week, while the ferry takes cars and leaves Bergen at 14:00 for Risavika outside Stavanger.

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Why

  1. Fjord Norway gives Kystbussen a travel time of about 4 hours 20 minutes on the direct route and 5 hours 25 minutes via Haugesund, with frequent departures seven days a week.
  2. Fjord Line states that its crossing between Bergen and Stavanger takes about 6.5 hours on MS Stavangerfjord or MS Bergensfjord.
  3. An ordinary adult Kystbussen ticket between Bergen and Stavanger costs NOK 199, and prices vary with the departure time.

Details

Kystbussen's road route includes two ferry crossings, over the Boknafjord (22 minutes) and the Bjørnafjord (40 minutes), which gives a guide if you drive yourself. Fjord Line uses Jekteviksterminalen in Bergen and Risavika near Stavanger, and regular public buses run from Risavika to Stavanger city centre. From Stavanger the ferry leaves at 07:30.

Tip

If you take your car on the Fjord Line ferry, the vehicle is reserved when you book, so book the car together with your ticket.

What may differ

Some Kystbussen departures go via Haugesund and take about an hour longer than the direct route via Aksdal.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables and rules can change, so check Kystbussen and Fjord Line before you travel.

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