Plan your Longyearbyen to Bergen ferry journey with departure-port guidance, operator information and onward travel from Bergen. Compare sailings and fares for your travel dates.
Choose Norway as your place of departure, then select Longyearbyen - Bergen. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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The Longyearbyen to Bergen crossing connects Longyearbyen and Bergen in Norway. This route is part of the Norwegian coast / Svalbard ferry network.
For a departure from Longyearbyen, start by locating the ferry terminal and checking how to reach the correct boarding point. The northbound voyage ends at Bykaia in Longyearbyen. From the quay, passengers continue independently to central Longyearbyen, accommodation or the airport unless transfers are included in their booking.
On the other side of the crossing, Bergen is your arrival port. Bergen’s centre is walkable, while light rail, buses and mainline trains connect the airport and wider region.
Compare the Longyearbyen departure and Bergen arrival on the same dated itinerary. Sailing times and intermediate calls can differ between directions, so use the Longyearbyen to Bergen result when planning your trip rather than assuming the outward timetable applies in reverse.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Bergen may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Bergen to Longyearbyen ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
HurtigrutenHurtigruten is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Longyearbyen to Bergen direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Longyearbyen, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
The northbound voyage ends at Bykaia in Longyearbyen. From the quay, passengers continue independently to central Longyearbyen, accommodation or the airport unless transfers are included in their booking.
For your Longyearbyen to Bergen sailing, arrange your journey to Longyearbyen around the check-in deadline. The ferry may use a different entrance or terminal from other services at the same harbour. Check the boarding instructions before booking a connecting train, bus or taxi.
Current Svalbard Line arrival and departure guidance uses Jektevik Terminal in Bergen.
After the ferry reaches Bergen, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected drinks are included in the Signature voyage package.
Accommodation is part of the multi-day voyage, with cabin categories depending on ship and fare.
A larger Expedition Team provides talks, storytelling and activities connected with the coast and Arctic destinations.
Panoramic lounges, bars and connectivity help make the long coastal and Arctic sailing comfortable between ports.
For your Longyearbyen to Bergen sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Longyearbyen.
Use the terminal named on the Longyearbyen booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or railway station may be some distance from check-in.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Bergen’s centre is walkable, while light rail, buses and mainline trains connect the airport and wider region.
The harbour, old wharf, Fish Market and central shopping streets are easy to cover on foot.
Mainline rail links Bergen with Voss, the mountains and Oslo through spectacular scenery.
A car gives maximum flexibility for waterfalls, mountain roads, fjord villages and longer western Norway itineraries.
For an onward connection from Bergen, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore BergenSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
Return journey: Bergen to Longyearbyen · Browse all ferry routes
Check the sailing time shown for your selected Longyearbyen to Bergen departure. A timetable for the opposite direction may have different calls, departure patterns or overnight timings. Allow additional time at both ports for check-in, boarding and disembarkation.
FerryEU’s guide to this crossing lists Hurtigruten. Search the Longyearbyen to Bergen direction and your travel date to confirm which operators and departures are available.
The northbound voyage ends at Bykaia in Longyearbyen. From the quay, passengers continue independently to central Longyearbyen, accommodation or the airport unless transfers are included in their booking. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Longyearbyen to Bergen departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Bergen. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Bergen’s centre is walkable, while light rail, buses and mainline trains connect the airport and wider region. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Bergen to Longyearbyen guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Longyearbyen, arrival in Bergen and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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