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Do I need to book the car ferry from Bodø to Moskenes in advance?

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Short answer

Booking the car ferry from Bodø to Moskenes is not mandatory, but in summer Visit Lofoten advises ordering tickets at least one day in advance. Only part of the capacity can be reserved, so you can still join the regular queue when reservations are sold out. With a booking, arrive at the dock at least 45 minutes before departure.

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Why

  1. Torghatten Nord, which runs the route, states that it is not mandatory to book the ticket in advance of your journey.
  2. Only a set share of each departure's capacity can be reserved in advance, according to Torghatten Nord.
  3. The crossing from Bodø to Moskenes takes about 3.5 hours, according to Visit Lofoten.

Details

A reserved journey is paid when you book on Torghatten's website, and you wait in the lane marked Reserved/Prepaid. Foot passengers who do not want a reserved seat travel free of charge. All passengers must be registered with full name, nationality and date of birth, and there are QR codes for this at the docks.

Tip

In summer, reserve a car space as soon as your dates are fixed; if you go without a booking, arrive early and be ready to wait for a later departure.

What may differ

The same route also serves Værøy and Røst, and there is more traffic in summer than in the rest of the year.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Torghatten Nord before you travel.

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