Three ways into Lyngen
The Lyngen peninsula lies between the Ullsfjord and Sørfjord on the west side and the Lyngenfjord and Storfjord on the east. From Tromsø you cross to it by ferry, or you drive around it. The ferries are not a tourist boat: they are public car ferries on two lines, run by the operator Norled, and they follow a timetable valid from 1 January 2026.
Which route is best depends on where you are going. For Lyngseidet, the main village on the peninsula, you can use any of the three. Start at the home page if you are still choosing a base. For flights and Tromsø itself, see the page on Tromsø airport. For a longer drive through the north, northern Norway road trips covers the wider region.
The routes compared
Time figures come from a regional operator and do not include waiting at the quay.
| Route | How it works | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Via Fagernes and Breivikeidet | Ferry 191 to Svensby, then on to Lyngseidet by road | 20 minutes on the ferry, about 30 minutes by car from Svensby to Lyngseidet |
| Ferry-free via Oteren | Drive over the peninsula on road 868 | – |
| Via Olderdalen on the E6 | Ferry 190 across to Lyngseidet | 40 minutes on the ferry |
For the whole trip, one lodge description gives about two hours from Tromsø to Lyngseidet, while a regional page says 90 minutes for Lyngen in general. The two use different destinations, so do not mix them. Crossing times also differ between sources by a few minutes. Plan for waiting at the ferry.
Tours from Tromsø
Guided trips and transfers in northern Norway, with live prices and availability.
Using the ferries
What the 2026 timetable and rules say.
Sample departures
In the October period, the timetable lists departures at 10:05 from Breivikeidet, 10:30 from Svensby, 12:35 from Lyngseidet and 13:25 from Olderdalen, on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. These are examples, not the full list, and they say nothing about free space.
Summer and holidays
Some departures run only in summer, from 1 June to 7 September 2026 or 8 June to 17 August 2026, so skip those in autumn. There is no service on 25 December 2026, and Christmas and New Year have special times. The timetable can change at short notice.
No car reservation
Private cars cannot reserve a place. The space guarantee for fast boats, in force since 1 February 2026, does not apply to car ferries. Coaches are the exception: one coach per departure can be booked on each line.
Check the space
Since June 2026 the operator's real-time map shows the expected free space on departures, including both Lyngen lines. It is a guide only and can be wrong.
The photo at the top is historical: a ferry at Olderdalen in 1963. Today's crossings are the ones in the table below.
Ferry fares in 2026
One way, including VAT, valid from 1 January 2026. Older fare tables no longer apply.
| Vehicle or traveler | Line 191 Breivikeidet to Svensby | Line 190 Lyngseidet to Olderdalen |
|---|---|---|
| People and bicycles | NOK 0 | NOK 0 |
| Car up to 6.0 m, regular fare | NOK 104 | NOK 152 |
| Car up to 6.0 m with AutoPASS transponder (10% off) | NOK 94 | NOK 137 |
| Electric or hydrogen car up to 6.0 m | NOK 73 | NOK 106 |
| Vehicle 6.01 to 8.0 m, regular fare | NOK 231 | NOK 331 |
Vehicles are priced by total length, including cargo and trailer. A foreign-registered car needs FerryPay or an AutoPASS agreement according to the operator's English fare sheets. If you pay by card on the spot, the sheets charge the fossil or hybrid fare, so do not count on the electric rate. Your rental company may add handling fees that the fare does not include.
Buses, parking and entry
Public transport exists, but it is thin.
Bus lines
The 2026 list shows line 150 (Tromsø, Lyngseidet, Storslett, Alta), line 460 (Nordkjosbotn, Oteren, Lyngseidet) and line 465 (Lyngseidet, Lenangen, Russelv), for 17 August to 31 December 2026. Do not assume a daily bus to every trailhead. Check the departures and fares with the operator.
Parking at trailheads
Municipal nature car parks charge NOK 50 for the first hour, then NOK 30 per hour, up to NOK 250 per day in 2026, unchanged from 2025. The municipality also sells a 12-month payment of NOK 300 for its EasyPark car parks, tied to your license plate. Payment apps add their own fees.
Hiking guide →Entry and money
Germany's foreign office says German citizens need a passport or ID valid for the whole stay and no visa. Norway has taken part in the EU entry system at its outer Schengen border since 10 April 2026, with exemptions for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. Rules differ by nationality, so check yours. The currency is the Norwegian krone, and cards are widely accepted.
After you arrive
Pages for the next step.
Tromsø to Lyngen: frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Tromsø to Lyngen?
One lodge description gives about two hours to Lyngseidet, and a regional page says 90 minutes for Lyngen in general. Both include a ferry and neither includes waiting time, so allow extra.
Can I reserve a ferry place for my car?
No. Private cars cannot reserve a place on lines 190 and 191. Check the expected free space on the operator's real-time map and arrive early at busy times.
What does the ferry cost in 2026?
People and bicycles travel for NOK 0. A regular car up to 6.0 m pays NOK 104 on line 191 and NOK 152 on line 190, one way. Electric cars have a lower rate, but not automatically for foreign cars paying by card.
Is there a way without a ferry?
Yes. Drive via Oteren and road 868. A regional operator lists this as the ferry-free route to Lyngseidet.
Can I get there by bus?
Lines 150, 460 and 465 serve Lyngseidet in the 2026 list, valid 17 August to 31 December. Departures and fares are not listed here, so check them with the operator before you plan around a bus.
Do the ferries run in winter?
The timetable runs from 1 January 2026 and lists no service on 25 December 2026. Summer extras end on 7 September, and the timetable can change at short notice, so check before you go.