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MUNCH
Museum dedicated to Edvard Munch, showing paintings, prints and changing exhibitions in a striking waterfront building at Bjørvika.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hirtshals to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hirtshals to Oslo will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Hirtshals for Oslo every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 11 Aug the direct ferries cover the 262 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Color Line
Color Line
Color Line
Color LineOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hirtshals to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 141 nautical miles (262 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £277 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Color Line | Departure Time 22:15 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Color Line | Departure Time 23:15 | Arrival Time 02:55 | Duration 3h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Color Line | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Hirtshals to Oslo ferries for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Color Line | 22:15 Hirtshals Port | 3h45 | 2:00 Larvik Revet terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 11 August | |||||
Color Line | 12:45 Hirtshals Port | 3h45 | 16:30 Larvik Revet terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Hirtshals to Oslo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 141 nautical miles (262 km) distance in 3h 45m. There are 11 sailings per week. Ferries from Hirtshals to Oslo are available to foot passengers.


Distance 141 nautical miles (262 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 3h 45m |
First ferry 8:00 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Museum dedicated to Edvard Munch, showing paintings, prints and changing exhibitions in a striking waterfront building at Bjørvika.
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Tipping is not expected. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is enough. Taxis can be rounded up, and cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hirtshals to Oslo by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oslo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hirtshals to Oslo ferries use the Hirtshals to Larvik Revet terminal port pair. Use this guide to compare Hirtshals and Oslo ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Hirtshals has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant Lilleheden (0.3km), Restaurant Abstrakt (0.5km), Hirtshals Kro (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Hirtshals.
Available at Hirtshals: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hirtshals.