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When does the ferry between Gryllefjord and Andenes run, and do I need to book?

Summer season, departures, fares and why you should arrive early.

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Short answer

The Gryllefjord-Andenes ferry is a summer route that runs from mid-May to late September, and you cannot book a place in advance. In 2026 it ran from 13 May to 27 September, with two or three departures a day each way. Arrive early, as cars are often left behind in high season.

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Why

  1. Svipper, the public transport service in Troms, runs the crossing as route 180, and its 2026 timetable was valid from 13 May to 27 September.
  2. Svipper states that it is not possible to pre-book a place on board the ferry and recommends arriving early.
  3. Visit Senja writes that in high season it is common to miss one or more departures, especially in Gryllefjord.

Details

In 2026 the ferry left Andenes at 08:45 and 17:00 and Gryllefjord at 11:00 and 19:00, with an extra departure at 13:00 from Andenes and 15:00 from Gryllefjord between 15 June and 23 August. Vehicles pay with AutoPASS for ferry or a FerryPay account. From 15 June 2026 adult passengers, including foot passengers and cyclists, paid NOK 100, while children and seniors travelled free; tickets were sold in the Svipper app, the Entur app, on entur.no and on board.

Tip

Before you drive to the quay, open the map at kart.svipper.no: since 1 July 2026 it shows live queue information for route 180, based on cameras that count waiting vehicles.

What may differ

The dates, times and fares above are for the 2026 season. Svipper notes that the timetable can change at short notice, so check the new timetable before the next season.

People also ask

  • When does the Andenes ferry run?
  • Do I need to book the Andenes to Gryllefjord ferry?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables and fares can change, so check Svipper before you travel.

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