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How do I get to Værøy and Røst?

The ferry route Bodø, Værøy, Røst and Moskenes, the Værøy helicopter and flights to Røst.

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Short answer

You reach Værøy and Røst by the car ferry from Bodø or Moskenes, by daily helicopter from Bodø to Værøy, or by Widerøe flights to Røst. Torghatten's route links Bodø, Værøy, Røst and Moskenes, and foot passengers who do not book a reserved place travel free. Widerøe flies to Røst from Bodø and Svolvær.

Værøy a red train crossing a bridge, a small airplane above and a ferry on blue water below

Why

  1. Visit Lofoten says the ferries Landegode, Værøy and Bodø make it possible to travel by car between Bodø, Værøy, Røst and Moskenes.
  2. There is a daily helicopter between Bodø and Værøy, and Visit Lofoten calls this Norway's only commercial helicopter route.
  3. Widerøe has flights between Bodø and Røst and between Røst and Svolvær, according to Visit Lofoten.

Details

Torghatten Nord runs the ferry route, and travelling without a vehicle and without a reserved spot is free of charge. Visit Lofoten recommends that people travelling by car book a place in advance in summer, when the ferries can be busy. Helicopter seats to Værøy are booked through lufttransport.no, and Visit Lofoten lists taxis at Værøy heliport and Røst airport.

Tip

Leave the car in Bodø or Moskenes if you can: foot passengers ride free, and taxis can be booked on both islands.

What may differ

In summer the ferries carry more traffic, and Visit Lofoten advises drivers to book a place in advance.

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Sources

Information checked on 15 October 2026.

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