Hirtshals – Kristiansand
Ferries to Norway
Hirtshals – Kristiansand
Ferries to Norway
The Hirtshals Kristiansand ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Color Line & Fjord Line.Hirtshals Kristiansand ferries take around 3 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between €131.94 and €624.59, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Hirtshals to Kristiansand.
The first Hirtshals Kristiansand ferry typically departs from Hirtshals at around 09:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:50.
The Hirtshals Kristiansand ferry trip can take around 3 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 32 weekly sailings from Hirtshals to Kristiansand provided by Color Line & Fjord Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Color Line provide 13 sailings weekly. Fjord Line provide 19 sailings weekly.
Hirtshals Kristiansand ferry prices typically range between 132€* and 625€*. The average price is typically 306€*. The cheapest Hirtshals Kristiansand ferry prices start from 132€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 77€*. The average price for a car is 303€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Hirtshals to Kristiansand is approximately 142.1 miles (228.7km) or 123.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Color Line & Fjord Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Hirtshals and Kristiansand. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Hirtshals and Kristiansand.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Color Line & Fjord Line ferries between Hirtshals and Kristiansand.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Hirtshals to Kristiansand with Color Line & Fjord Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Hirtshals - Kristiansand Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Denmark | |
| Destination Country | Norway | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Color Line & Fjord Line | |
| Average Price | 292 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 23 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 22m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:45 | |
| Distance | 123 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port town of Hirtshals is on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy, at the top of the Jutland Peninsular in northern Denmark. Known for its fishing and ferry port, the town's economy is heavily reliant on the fishing industry and on tourism, with many houses available to rent during the summer months. The ferries that use the town's port bring the tourists into the town which benefit the local shops. Particularly large numbers of Norwegians visit Hirtshals to shop all year round. One of Europe's largest aquariums, The Nordsoen Oceanarium, is located in the town and has over 70 different species in its collection.
The harbour is full of activities and the ambience is authentic. When visiting Hirtshals enjoy the natural surroundings which are ideal for many outdoor activities.
From the port, ferries can be taken to Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Langesund, Larvik, Seydisfjordur and Torshavn.
The Norwegian town and port of Kristiansand is located on the Skagerrak and until the Kiel Canal opened between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, it was an important route militarily and geopolitically. This resulted in the town serving as a military stronghold for centuries which began as Harald Fairhair's royal residence, then as a Danish/Norwegian fortress and later as a garrison town. Kristiansand is the gateway for many Norwegians to and from the continent with frequent ferry services departing to Denmark. It is also the terminus of a railway line that operates along the southern edge of southern Norway.
The city takes its name from King Christian IV who founded the town in 1641. The 'sand' part of the name refers to the sandy headland upon which the city was built. Kristiansand is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer, and popular sites include Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park which is located to the east of the town. Animals that can be seen in the zoo includes wolves, tigers, lions and lynx.
From the town's port, ferry services depart to Gothenburg (starting and ending in Newcastle, UK) and to Hirtshals in Denmark.
