Do passengers travel free on the ferry?
Passengers travel free
On Norway's national road ferries it is free to travel as a passenger. You only pay for the vehicle, and the price depends on the vehicle's length. This has been the arrangement since 2023.
It means that a family of five in one car pays the same as one person alone in the same car. The price follows the vehicle, not the number of people.
Fully free connections
In addition, a number of connections are entirely free, including for vehicles. This applies especially to ferry links to communities without a road connection and to certain low-traffic connections. If your connection is free, you pay nothing for either the vehicle or passengers.
Does this apply to all ferries?
Free passenger travel applies to the national road ferries. On some county road ferries the rules may differ, because the county authorities set their own fares. If in doubt, check what applies to the specific connection.
So what do you pay for?
You pay for the vehicle according to a fare group based on length. An ordinary car is in a low group, while longer vehicles and vehicles with a trailer fall higher. Use the ferry calculator to see the price for your vehicle on a specific connection.
FAQ
Do passengers have to pay on the ferry?
No, passengers travel free on the national road ferries. You only pay for the vehicle.
Do I pay more if there are more people in the car?
No. The price follows the vehicle's length, not the number of people.
Are some ferries entirely free?
Yes, several connections are free for vehicles too, especially links to places without a road connection.