Hirtshals to Stavanger ferry prices
The advertised fares, what the berth adds, and the costs that come on top once you land in Norway.
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The Hirtshals to Stavanger ferry costs from €106 per person with an Airseat and from €183 with a cabin, as advertised in August 2026. A vehicle is charged on top.
These are the lowest advertised fares, available on the cheapest dates of the year. What you pay depends on the date, the berth, your vehicle and the number of passengers.
The advertised fares
| What | From | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Airseat | €106 pp | A reclining seat in a quiet lounge, one night |
| Cabin | €183 | Bed and private bathroom, priced per cabin |
| Car package | approx. €206 | Two people, car and cabin, on selected dates |
| Motorhome or caravan | Quoted separately | Oversized vehicle space, book early |
What the fare depends on
1. The berth, more than anything else
The gap between the cheapest Airseat and a sea-view cabin is larger than any seasonal swing. Decide the berth first, then look at dates. Cabins sets out what each one is.
2. The date
School holidays in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway all land on this route, and July and August carry the highest fares. October, November, January and February are the cheapest months with a service still running.
3. Your vehicle
Cars are charged by length and height, motorhomes and caravans separately and higher. Oversized vehicle spaces are a smaller pool than car spaces. See taking a vehicle.
4. How far ahead you book
In high summer, booking early is mainly about availability: cabins and vehicle spaces both sell out. Outside the peak, changing the date usually makes more difference than booking further ahead.
Stavanger by sea, or Kristiansand plus 240 km
The headline fare on this route is higher than on the short crossings. The total for the journey often is not.
Two ways to reach Stavanger from Hirtshals
Both start at the same port. What differs is what you do with the hours, and how many nights you pay for.
| Hirtshals to Stavanger | Hirtshals to Kristiansand, then drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Time at sea | approx. 11 hrs | 2 hrs 25 min to 3 hrs 55 min |
| Driving after landingRisavika to Stavanger, against Kristiansand to Stavanger on the E39 | 12 km | approx. 240 km |
| Hours awake and travellingBoarding and breakfast, against a crossing plus four hours at the wheel | approx. 3 | approx. 8 |
| Nights paid forUnless you drive through the evening | 1, on board | 1, in a hotel |
| Norwegian road tolls | From Risavika | The full E39 west |
Distances are approximate, for the shortest road route, checked in August 2026. Fares are not included because they move with the date; compare both on your own dates.
How to pay less for the crossing
Works well if
- Travelling outside the school holidays of four countries
- Choosing an inside cabin over a sea-view cabin on a winter sailing
- Filling the cabin, since it is priced per room rather than per person
- Booking the outbound and return together where a return discount applies
- Measuring your loaded vehicle before booking, so the fare class is right at check-in
Look elsewhere if
- Comparing booking channels, since Fjord Line is the only operator on this route
- Booking a year ahead outside peak season, which buys little
- Treating the advertised €106 as a budget figure for two people with a car
- Assuming the Airseat works for a family; it rarely does
What each step up in cabin class adds
The fare jumps in steps rather than smoothly, and the steps follow the deck and the floor area rather than the view alone.
| Step | What changes | Typical reason to pay it |
|---|---|---|
| Air Seat to standard cabin | A bed, a private bathroom, a door that closes | Travelling with anyone else, or sleeping badly in a seat |
| Interior to outside standard | A window, at the same 8 m² | Summer sailings, when it is light at both ends |
| Standard to MiniLux or DeLuxe | 11 to 19 m², a double bed instead of bunks | Two adults who would rather not share bunks |
| DeLuxe to Captain’s View or Suite | 15 to 24 m², floor to ceiling windows, minibar | Space to sit rather than only to sleep |
Cabins sets out every category with size, deck and bed layout, including the ones sited above the nightclub.
What is not included
| Extra | What it adds | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meals | Restaurant, cafeteria and bar prices | Three restaurants and a café on board |
| Vehicle | Charged on top of the per-person fare | By length and height |
| Pets | Pet-friendly cabin or the onboard kennel | Limited numbers, book with the crossing |
| Parking in Hirtshals | Daily rate at the port | Only if you are travelling as a foot passenger |
| Norwegian road tolls | Charged automatically by number plate | See onward from Stavanger |
Comparing with other routes
If price decides it, compare the cost of the whole day rather than the fares. A cheaper crossing into a port four driving hours further from your destination is not cheaper. The route comparison sets the six crossings from Hirtshals side by side.
Compare fares on your dates
Fares vary by date and by berth, so comparing several dates side by side can help you find a lower fare.
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Questions people ask
How much is the Hirtshals to Stavanger ferry?
From €106 per person for an Airseat and from €183 for a cabin, as advertised in August 2026. Those are the lowest fares, available on the cheapest dates of the year.
What does it cost with a car?
The vehicle is charged on top of the per-person fare. Fjord Line advertises car packages from around €206 for two people including the car and a cabin, subject to date and availability.
Why is this crossing more expensive than Kristiansand?
It is longer and it includes a berth for the night. Set against a short crossing plus a hotel night and 240 km of driving, the totals are closer than the headline fares suggest.
When is the crossing cheapest?
Outside the school holidays of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway. October to April is well below the July and August level.
Are meals included?
No. There are three restaurants, a cafeteria and a café on board, all paid for separately. The buffet is busiest immediately after departure.