Bodo-Lofoten Ferry: Timetable, Prices & Online Reservation (2024)

BODO - LOFOTEN FERRY

All You Need To Know About The Bodo - Moskenes Ferry

Bodo is one of the largest cities in northern Norway and a perfect starting point for your trip to the spectacular Lofoten Islands. All you need to do to start exploring Lofoten is to take a car ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. However this ferry has quite a confusing schedule and we often receive many questions, like: 

 

 

  • Why should you take the car ferry from Bodo to Moskenes?
  • What is the ferry schedule? (2024)
  • How much does the Bodo – Moskenes ferry cost?
  • Can it be done for free?
  • Do you need to prebook the ferry? 
  • Can you take your pet on board?


Here’s everything you need to know about the ferry trip between Bodo and Lofoten.

 

Why do we write an article about the Bodø Moskenes Ferry?

We spent six months running an accommodation in the western part of Lofoten in 2021. During that time, we drove numerous guests to the ferry terminal in Moskenes to catch their ferry to Bodo or picked them up and drove them to our rorbuer. 

As a result, we have seen people missing their ferries, queuing in the wrong lines, and in general, having a lot of questions about this ferry connection.

So in this Moskenes Bodo Ferry Guide, we will share all we know about this (in)famous ferry crossing. We hope it will help you plan a smooth trip to/from the Lofoten Islands and possibly save you some money! 

* We use the English version of Bodo (Norwegian Bodø) in the text for search engine optimization purposes.

For those of you who prefer watching video over reading, we summed up all the important information about the Moskenes Bodo ferry in this video. Check it out!

Table of Contents

Why should you take the ferry from Bodo to Moskenes?

Bodø is easily accessible by plane from other Norwegian airports, and it is the northernmost place in Norway where you can arrive by train. There are direct daily flights from Oslo and Bergen to Bodø airport, conveniently located just 3 kilometers from the Bodø ferry terminal.

 You can rent a car at Bodø Airport, explore the surroundings of Bodø, and continue your road trip by taking a ferry to the Lofoten Archipelago.

The crossing of the Vestfjord from Bodø to the Lofoten Islands is a beautiful scenic route that takes you right into the most stunning part of Lofoten. If your initial destination is Reine or anywhere west of Leknes, then the Bodo-Moskenes ferry is the best option for you.

OUR TIP: 
If you have time, make the crossing into a scenic voyage via the islands of Røst and Værøy. Especially Værøy, which is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Lofoten.

Bodø is easily accessible by plane from other Norwegian airports, and it is the northernmost place in Norway where you can arrive by train. There are direct daily flights from Oslo and Bergen to Bodø airport, conveniently located just 3 kilometers from the Bodø ferry terminal.

 You can rent a car at Bodø Airport, explore the surroundings of Bodø, and continue your road trip by taking a ferry to the Lofoten Archipelago.

The crossing of the Vestfjord from Bodø to the Lofoten Islands is a beautiful scenic route that takes you right into the most stunning part of Lofoten. If your initial destination is Reine or anywhere west of Leknes, then the Bodo-Moskenes ferry is the best option for you.

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The Island of Røst
The Værøy Island in the Lofoten Islands
The Island of Værøy

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Bodø-Moskenes Ferry Routes

First, you must know that you can choose from two different routes when sailing between Bodø and Moskenes. 

  • Direct ferries are sailing up to eight times daily (in the summer) between Bodø and Moskenes. The travel time is between 3-4 hours.
  • You can also take a longer route, Bodø - Røst - Værøy - Moskenes. The ferries on this route sail up to four times a day (in the summer). The journey takes about 7 hours. 
Free Car ferry Bodø Lofoten via Røst and Værøy Islands

OFFICIAL INFORMATION FROM TORGHATTEN NORD ABOUT THE FERRY SCHEDULE IN 2023

The ferry connection Bodø – Værøy – Røst – Moskenes will have its own timetable for the summer season of 2024. The final timetables are just around the corner, but for planning; you can use the attached times from last year’s summer.

As soon as the timetables are finally set, bookings for ferry tickets/guaranteed places will be opened. More information will come as soon as this is in place.

Bodø - Værøy - Røst - Moskenes Ferry Schedule 2024

There is a different schedule for the summer months (June 1 – September 1, 2024) and the rest of the year, when there are fewer departures.

I will not go into the details here but beware that the Bodo-Moskens schedule is pretty confusing. So triple-check that you are looking at:

  • The correct season (summer vs. winter schedule)
  • The right day of the week (in the summer, there is one schedule for departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, another schedule for Tuesdays and Thursdays, yet another one for Saturdays, and one more for Sundays)
  • The correct route (direct route vs. long route via Værøy and Røst)

OUR TIP: 
 If you feel it is too complicated to understand the Bodø-Moskenes ferry schedule, you can use the Norwegian national travel planner entur.no or look it up on the webpage of the ferry company Torghatten. 

Bodo Moskenes Sommer Timetable 2024

18-782 Bodø Moskenes Værøy Røst Summer Schedule 2024
Bodø-Moskenes Car Ferry Summer Schedule 2024

Bodo Moskenes Winter Timetable 2024

18-782 Bodø Moskenes Værøy Røst Winter Schedule 2024
Bodø-Moskenes Car Ferry Winter Schedule

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Ferry Moskenes Bodø Price

The ferry price depends on several factors, like your travel date, the length of your car, whether you have a fossil or zero-emission vehicle, and whether you have an AutoPASS chip with a discount.

 

OUR TIP: 

You can use a ferry ticket price calculator to check which prices apply to you. If you have an autopassferje agreement and want an overview of what price you have been charged, you can log in here. 

If you do not have any discount cards and you own a conventional vehicle (non-electrical), be prepared to pay (2024):

  • 383 NOK per motorcycle (including the reservation fee)
  • 764 NOK for a car up to 6 meters (including the reservation fee)
  • 1710 NOK for vehicles between 6 and 8 meters (including the reservation fee)

OUR TIP:

The Bodø – Lofoten (Moskenes) ferry is free for foot passengers, and there is no need to prebook a spot on board. It rarely happens that pedestrians would be denied access on board due to full capacity. 

If you want to prebook the ticket to be 100% sure that you will get a place on the ferry, remember that you will pay NOK 250 as a reservation fee. 

bodø moskenes ferry prices
Prices for the Bodø - Moskenes Car Ferry (2024) (without the reservation fee)

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Flying to Lofoten

Bodø - Moskenes Ferry Booking

The place guarantee on the Bodø-Moskenes ferry comes with a 250 NOK fee per reservation for pedestrians and cars up to 6 meters in length. The cost of a reservation fee for cars longer than 6 meters is 550 NOK.

Note that only 50 percent of the ferry’s capacity is open for pre-booking. This means that when the booking page indicates that the ferry is sold out, it only includes the spots that can be pre-booked. Therefore, you can still secure a place on the ferry if you arrive early enough to queue.

If you travel by car and you have booked a reserved spot, you must be in the queue marked “Reserved/Prepaid” 45 minutes before departure.

For passengers without a vehicle, 20 tickets are available for guaranteed seating on every departure. You can only book two of these tickets at a time, and you must register 45 minutes before departure.

The booking for reserved spots must be made before 20:00 on the day before departure.

BOOK TICKETS
Reservation system for booking Bodo Moskenes Lofoten ferry
Torghatten just released a new reservation system (February 2024). Beware that there are two webpages - www.torghatten.no where you find the reservation system and www.torghatten-nord.no which is the old webpage which is still online but you can not reserve the tickets there.
Reservation system for booking Bodo Moskenes Lofoten ferry
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 1: Select date and destinations
Booking Bodo Moskenes Ferry with Torghatten
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 2: Choose your mode of transportation. If you travel by a rental car, write RENTAL instead of the registration number.
Booking Bodo Moskenes Ferry with Torghatten
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 3: Select departure
Bodo Moskenes Lofoten Ferry Prebooking
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 4: Traveller Information
Bodo Moskenes Lofoten Ferry Prebooking
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 5: Order confirmation
Prebooking Bodo Moskenes Lofoten Ferry
Pre-booking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes. Step 6: Payment
BOOK TICKETS

WHEN SHOULD YOU SHOW UP FOR THE DEPARTURE OF THE BODO-MOSKENES FERRY?

If you have prebooked the tickets, you should arrive no later than 45 minutes before the ferry departure. 

There is no rule of thumb about how soon you should start to queue up in case you did not prebook your tickets. It all depends on the date, day in the week, time of the day, weather, and other factors that are hard to predict. 

OUR TIP: 

If you plan to travel in the high season (June 15 – August 15) and are dependent on the ferry to get to the Bodø train station/Bodø airport on time, we strongly advise you to prebook the tickets.

For example, we were also denied boarding when we wanted to travel to Værøy in July 2022, despite arriving 1,5 hours before the scheduled departure and wishing to take the slow ferry that sails to Bodø via Værøy and Røst. However, since it was the last ferry that day, we had to spend an extra night in Lofoten and take another ferry the following day that sailed only half full. 

A good tip is to follow the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s webcam to see how many cars are queuing up at the ferry terminal. 

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Bodø - Moskenes Ferry Terminals

Bodø Ferry Terminal

The ferry terminal in Bodø is located right next to the train station; just a short walk away from Bodø city center. The coastal express Hurtigruten and Bodo-Moskenes ferry share the same terminal building. 

The terminal has a heated waiting room open 24/7 with restrooms.

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The ferry terminal in Bodø. Remember to check the correct line based on your final destination. If you pre-booked your tickets line up in the reserved lanes 1,2,3.
Hurtigruten ferry terminal in Bodø
Hurtigruten and the car ferry heading to Moskenes, Røst and Værøy share the same ferry terminal. If you would want to take the passenger only speed boat to Svolvær, then you need to walk to another terminal in the city center (about 10 minutes walk).

At Bodø train station, you will find luggage storage, where you can leave your suitcases while exploring the city. The price is 60-80 NOK/day, depending on the size of your luggage. The maximum renting period is seven days. 

Train station in Bodø, Norway
Bodø is the northernmost train station in Norway. You can take here from Trondheim or Oslo (via Trondheim).
Luggage storage at the train station in Bodø
You can store your luggage at the train station in Bodø.

Moskenes Ferry Terminal

Moskenes is a small village that does not offer much more than a ferry terminal and a camping place. 

The terminal has a small sheltered, heated waiting room with public restrooms. However, beware that it is not allowed to sleep/camp in there. 

The closest grocery store to Moskenes ferry terminal is in Sørvågen, about 2,5 kilometers away. So, do not expect that you will be able to buy any snacks or food. There is a small buffet/canteen on board the ferry. 

Next to the waiting room, there is a bus stop. The bus departures and arrivals mostly correspond to the ferry departures. However, there won’t be any bus service if you arrive/depart early in the morning or late at night. Don’t count on taxis waiting at the ferry terminal either. You will have to call a taxi in advance and ask them to pick you up at the ferry terminal.

About 50 meters away from the dock, you will find Moskenes Car Rental pick-up/delivery point. They are somewhat old-fashioned regarding online booking but provide some of the cheapest rental cars in Lofoten. The best way to contact them is via phone or Facebook. 

Moskenes Ferry Terminal Lofoten Map

THERE IS NO FERRY GOING FROM BODO TO REINE 

Some people think the ferry from Bodø goes to Reine, not Moskenes. Please beware that it is a 5 km walk from Moskenes to Reine on the main road with no path for pedestrians. Moreover, some consider Hamnøy, where they booked accommodation in Eliassen rorbuer, a part of Reine. Note that the distance from Eliassen rorbuer to Moskenes ferry terminal is 9 km. 

Eliassen rorbuer in Hamnøy Lofoten
Eliassen rorbuer in Hamnøy
Reine rorbuer in Reine, Lofoten
Reine rorbuer in Reine

Boarding the ferry at Moskenes Ferry Terminal

On most ferry connections in Norway, you do not need to book a ticket in advance. Usually, when you arrive at the ferry terminal, you line up in a queue, and when the ferry docks, you drive on board. You pay for the ticket via the electronic toll system that registers your car’s license plate. 

However, the car ferry between Bodo and Moskenes in Lofoten is an extremely popular route, especially during the busy summer season. Therefore, Torghatten – the company operating on this route, introduced the possibility of reserving your spot on board. 

PLACE YOUR CAR IN THE CORRECT LINE

When you arrive at Moskenes ferry terminal, pay attention to the signs and line up in the correct line. Some ferries go directly from Moskenes to Bodø, while others take a detour via the small islands of Værøy and Røst. 

Lines 17 and 18 are for the cars heading to Værøy Island, while line 16 is reserved for those heading to Røst Island. The rest of the lines are for vehicles going to Bodø, with lines 8-11 reserved for those who prebooked their tickets. 

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Lines for those who bought a pre-paid ticket
Ferry Terminal in Moskenes Lofoten
First come - first serve lines

Check the correct lines for your destination and park your vehicle in line with the lowest number. 

The two Værøy lines often fill up in the high season. Then, instead of creating a long parking queue behind the second Værøy line, essentially blocking traffic on the dock, it’s acceptable to park at the neighboring Røst line. The ferry crew will ask you if you are going to Røst, and they will ensure you get placed correctly on the ferry.

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Pedestrian-only Express Boat Between Bodo and Svolvær

Beware that there is also a pedestrian-only speed boat that goes once daily between Bodø and Svolvær in the eastern part of Lofoten. This ferry is not for free. 

BOOK TICKETS

TRAVEL PASS NORDLAND

If you plan to travel in Lofoten using public transport, you might want to purchase the Travel Pass Nordland. It costs 1290 NOK for 7 days of unlimited public transport in Nordland municipality, which includes the whole of Lofoten, Bodø, and the areas south of Bodø. 

This ticket also includes the express ferry between Bodø and Svolvær! 

To take advantage of the express ferry with your Travel Pass Nordland, you go to Reis Nordland, and in the ticket section you scroll down until you find the Travel Pass Nordland. Since the express boat is included in the Travel Pass Nordland, you do not pay anything but still need to pre-book your spot. 

BODO – SVOLVÆR PASSENGER ONLY SPEEDBOAT PRICE (2024)

The Bodø-Svolvær speedboat has traditionally been quite pricey. However, between 2023 and 2024, the price has gone down substantially, after an ongoing discussion about the ferry needing to be cheaper. 

"It can no longer cost NOK 1,500 to take the boat round trip Bodø - Svolvær. And it must be affordable for a family to take the fast boat to Steigen for a weekend. This is not the case now. If the county Nordland is to be a good place to live, we must be able to afford to travel within our county."

Nordland Venstre
While the Hurtigruten and Bodø-Moskenes Car Ferry share the same ferry terminal, the passenger-only speedboat to Svolvær leaves from Bodø sentrumsterminalen kai.

Spend an extra day or two in Bodø!

What to do around Bodø

Free Car Ferry between Bodo and Lofoten

Since July 1, 2022, the ferry connections in Norway that had less than 100,000 passengers in 2019 are free of charge, both for passengers and cars. 

In Lofoten, this applies to the Svolvær – Skrova – Skutvik ferry operated from June 1 to August 31. But also the stretch between Moskens – Værøy – Røst – Bodø!

Let me explain a bit more about the second one. The ferry between Moskenes and Bodø has two different routes. Some ferries go directly from Moskenes to Bodø, completing the crossing in about 3,5-4 hours. Some ferries stop along the way on the islands of Værøy and Røst, extending the trip between Moskenes and Bodø to 7 hours.

Free Car ferry Bodø Lofoten via Røst and Værøy Islands

The direct trip from Moskenes to Bodø can cost you over 2000 NOK if you travel with a big campervan. However, if you plan a stopover on one of the islands (Værøy or Røst), you will not pay anything. 

The only condition is to disembark the ferry on one of these islands and continue your trip on board another ferry. Passengers traveling without a vehicle do not pay anything, even on the direct route. 

OUR TIP: SPEND A DAY AT VÆRØY

We recommend spending a day at Værøy, which is a small island located about 30km (18 miles) from the western coast of the Lofoten Islands. It’s a tiny concentrated version of Lofoten that offers a lively fishing community, stunning landscapes, fascinating history, and numerous well-signposted hiking trails. The highlight is the hike to Håheia, but you can easily spend three days exploring the island.

The hike to Håheia on Værøy
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The hike to Håheia on Værøy

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Lofoten in winter

Cancellations of the Bodø - Moskenes Ferry

The ferry between Bodø and Lofoten sails on the open sea, and the crossing can sometimes be rough. If you are prone to seasickness, check the weather forecast before your trip and use medication to control your symptoms.

If the weather forecast predicts a particularly stormy weather (be alerted if the wind speed should be higher than 18m/s), the ferry will be canceled. The cancellations usually occur during the autumn/winter; however, they can also happen in summer. 

For example, we had a big storm a few years ago, in July of 2021, when the low pressure brought strong winds and large amounts of precipitation. In several places in Lofoten, wind gusts reached a speed up to 27-30 meters, and all ferry connections between Lofoten and the mainland were canceled.

Ferry Cancellation Bodo Moskenes Lofoten ferry

New Hydrogen ferry on route between Bodø and Lofoten

Norway is famous for its fjords and rugged coastline, where ferry connections serve as vital transportation links between islands and the Norwegian mainland. The electric ferries were first introduced to the country in 2014 when one of the country’s major ferry companies, Norled, announced the world’s first fully electric battery-powered car ferry. However, many boats sailing in the Norwegian fjords are already powered by electricity or natural gas. 

 

However, the 3,5 hours long journey between Bodø and Moskenes across Vestfjorden belongs to one of Norway’s longest and most weather-exposed ferry routes. Therefore, the new hydrogen vessels commissioned by Torghatten Nord to sail between Bodø and Moskenes from October 1, 2025, will be the first of their kind operating such a long route. 

 

The two new ferries in Lofoten that should replace two car ferries that use LNG are to be utterly emission-free, with 85 percent hydrogen and the rest sustainable biofuel. This effective switch from LNG to hydrogen will reduce CO2 emissions by 26,500 tons annually.

 

Additional benefits include ferries having a 60% greater passenger capacity and 40% greater capacity for car units.

 

FAQ About the Bodø - Moskenes Ferry

It is free for pedestrians and bicyclists. The motorists pay NOK 563 for a vehicle up to 6m, and NOK 1160 for a vehicle between 6 and 8 meters. 

It is free for pedestrians and cyclicsts. Motorists have to pay between NOK 788 – 1710. 

If you want to save money, you can extend your trip and stay on the island of Værøy or Røst. In that case you will not pay anything for the route Bodø – Værøy (Røst) and Værøy (Røst) – Moskenes. 

You can either pre-book your ticket online on the Torghatten webpage. In that case you will pay an additional 225 NOK as a reservation fee. 

If you do not reserve your ticket, you just drive on board the ferry and get your license plate scanned. You will receive the invoice later. 

From Bodø you can either take the car ferry to Moskenes, or passenger only speed boat to Svolvær.

Yes, you can travel with your dog/pet. However, during the journey, the dog has to be in the vehicle or in a cage in a designated place outside the lounge.

The reason for it is that pets must not be in the same room where food is served and also to be considerate to people with allergies. 

On the ferries MF Landegode, MF Værøy, MF Barøy and MF Lødingen, there is a designated area for pets, with a cage and water supply. It is possible for the owners to look after their animals during the crossing.

Bodo-Moskenes ferry to Lofoten traveling with dogs

Enjoy your trip to Lofoten! Let us know in the comments if you have any question regarding the Bodo-Moskenes ferry. 

And if you ever feel overwhelmed with the trip planning, shoot us a message. With our travel consultation service, you can pick our brain and ask us anything about your Lofoten/Norway trip!

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22 Responses

  1. Thank you for this article, it’s extremely useful! Quick question though, how to book the free of charge ferry from Bodo to Vaeroy and next day Vaeroy to Moskenes, is that possible online?

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    1. Hi Wanda,
      If you are traveling without a vehicle, you do not need to book the ferry.

      If you are traveling with a car, you can book, but you will pay the reservation fee, even though the ferry is for free.

      At the moment, Torghatten Nord’s reservation system is down (for already quite some time), so they do not take online reservations, and it works on a first come – first served.

      Cheers,
      Radka

      Reply

  3. Great site, very helpful.

    I am planning taking the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes with a motorbike sometime in mid-July and was wondering whether I needed to pre-book a space or whether, with a motorbike, i would be safe just turning up on the day.

    Thanks,

    Dominic

    Reply

  4. Hello, thanks a lot for the information. We are taking this ferry this summer and we where surfing the net and the ferry´s official web page without finding anything about booking for pedestrian and bicycles. Really clear now!

    Cheers!
    Félix

    Reply

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  7. I have a prebook ferry from Moskenes to Bodo on may 28 th . I need to catch the train at 9:10 pm , however the ferry gets us back to Bodo around 7 pm . Will we have enough time to get car off the ferry , return it and get train on time ? Is there a special lane on ferry that can get car off fastest ?

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  8. This website is very helpful and we appreciate your posts and the guidance on these pages. We’re looking forward, having our summer vacation on the Lofoten islands.

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  9. Thank you so much for such detailed information and looking forward to our trip.If we do stay overnight on one of the islands is it possible to park somewhere in a motorhome.Given the high price ( even with the autopass) I think many motorhomers will be looking at this option.

    We have also had great trouble transferring money for our ferry pass and certainly UK banks charge a lot for this (well probably not compared to Norwegian charges)Also any of them will not transfer to a business
    What it needs is a middle man in Norway with a credit card charging facility who would pay locally on your behalf.
    I would happily pay them both to avoid the hassle and additional Norwegian fees,which you do not have with certain credit cards.
    Just a thought

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  10. Hi,
    This is a useful article but can you tell me more about taking our dogs on the Moskenes – Bodo Ferry? If we do not wish to leave them in our vehicle is there somewhere we can sit with them instead? We would not want to put them in crates.

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    1. I have the same question, is it posible to sit outside on deck with the dog? If not, is it allowed for us to stay in the car together with the dog?

      Reply

      1. Hi Anders,
        During the journey, the dog has to be in the vehicle or a cage in a designated place outside the lounge.
        This is to ensure that pets are not in the same room where food is served and to be considerate of people with allergies.
        On the ferries MF Landegode, MF Værøy, MF Barøy, and MF Lødingen, there is a designated area for pets, with a cage and water supply. The owners can look after their animals during the crossing, but the designated pet area has no seating or windows.

        You are not allowed to stay in the car with your dog or take the dog on board.

        Reply

    2. Hi Janet,
      During the journey, the dog has to be in the vehicle or a cage in a designated place outside the lounge.
      This is to ensure that pets are not in the same room where food is served and to be considerate of people with allergies.
      On the ferries MF Landegode, MF Værøy, MF Barøy, and MF Lødingen, there is a designated area for pets, with a cage and water supply. The owners can look after their animals during the crossing, but the designated pet area has no seating or windows.

      You are not allowed to stay in the car with your dog or take the dog on board.

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  11. Wow, very comprehensive! Thank you.
    We are Australian’s travelling in Norway for six weeks in June/July and hope to have a good week on Lofoten. I am having a lot of difficulty acquiring an Auto pass through any of the toll providers. We own a camper garaged in UK and have a foreign credit card. Any ideas? This will be an amazing holiday!! So excited

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  12. Really comprehensive info that was! Just requesting a clarification on 2 things .
    1 – If passengers go free on the ferry from Bodo to moskenes,what about trolly luggages ?

    2 – If getting down at vaeroy with the car one day , and board the ferry to moskenes the next day, is it still free ?And how about returning the same route to Bodo ? That’s also free ?

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    1. Hi Mustaffa,

      1) The luggages go free with the passengers 🙂
      2) Yes, it is still free. The condition is that you have to take another ferry than the one that you arrived with. It applies for both the direction Bodø – Røst – Værøy – Moskenes and Moskenes – Værøy – Røst – Bodø.

      Cheers,
      Radka and Ivar

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  13. Thank you very much for putting this together! Do you know if it costs anything to take a bicycle on board the ferry?

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    1. Hi Theo,

      Thank you for this question. We will include it in the article. You travel with a bike for free.

      Cheers,
      Radka

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    2. Hello,

      Thanks for this information, it’s verry helfpull!
      I am travelling with my dog. She has to stay inside the mobilehome. Can I stay with her, or do I need to go on deck? (We want to go from Bodo to Moskenes).

      Greetings, Kim

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  14. Thank you so much for this information! It is so hard to understand through all the other websites but you have made it clear and easy! Brilliant job!

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    1. Hi Millie! We are very happy to hear that you found our post useful! Thank you for your positive feedback!

      Ivar and Radka

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