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Is there an express boat from Bodø to Svolvær?

The NEX 2 express boat, travel time, tickets and other ways across.

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Short answer

Yes, the NEX 2 express boat, route 23-755, sails between Bodø and Svolvær and takes about three hours each way. Boreal operates it as part of Reis Nordland, the county-owned public transport service, and the boat also calls in Steigen. Reis Nordland recommends buying a ticket in advance in the Reis app to secure a seat.

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Why

  1. Reis Nordland, owned by Nordland County Council, describes the Nordland Express as a two-part express boat link between Svolvær and Sandnessjøen, and the Bodø-Svolvær part is NEX 2.
  2. The same Reis Nordland guide gives the travel time between Svolvær and Bodø as about three hours each way.
  3. Boreal lists NEX 2 Bodø-Steigen-Svolvær among the express boat routes it runs in Nordland and refers to Reis Nordland for timetables and tickets.

Details

You can buy express boat tickets in the Reis app or on board, but buying in advance is the way to be sure of a seat. On board there is a staffed café with food, snacks and drinks. Travel Pass Nordland is valid for 7 days on buses and express boats across Nordland, and pass holders must reserve a seat for 0 kroner in the Reis app before departure.

Tip

Look up the departures in the Reis app or on reisnordland.no, and buy the ticket in the app before you go down to the quay.

What may differ

If you bring a car, the car ferry from Bodø sails to Moskenes in western Lofoten, a crossing of about 3.5 hours. Widerøe also flies from Bodø to Svolvær several times a day.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables can change, so check Reis Nordland before you travel.

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