Ferry from Bognes to Lødingen
The Bognes–Lødingen ferry is the bridge between the E6 and the Lofoten/Vesterålen roads: from Bognes in Hamarøy across the inner Vestfjord to Lødingen, where the E10 takes you west into the islands. For anyone driving north along the E6 this is the natural crossing — steady service, AutoPASS and fjord views throughout.
Next departures from Bognes
- Lødingen ferjekai17:00
- Lødingen ferjekai18:30
- Lødingen ferjekai19:30
- Lødingen ferjekai21:15
- Lødingen ferjekai22:00
Key info
Bognes – Lødingen
- Region
- Nordland
- Operating authority
- Reis Nordland
- Travel time
- 1 h
- Service days
- Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun
- First/last
- 02:00 / 23:30
- Segment
- Bognes ferjekai – Lødingen ferjekai
Practical information
Part of the main road north: The link belongs to the national road network — passengers travel free, the car pays automatically via AutoPASS.
Connects to Lofast: From Lødingen you reach Lofoten via the E10/Lofast with no further ferries — check the onward drive to Svolvær.
Summer traffic: July afternoons can queue — cross in the morning or evening to be safe.
Quays on this journey
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How long does the boat from Bognes to Lødingen take?
The journey from Bognes to Lødingen takes 1 h with Bognes - Lødingen.
Can I bring a car?
Yes — this is a car ferry. Vehicles are paid for on board with AutoPASS, FerryPay or card.
Where do I buy tickets?
On car ferries you pay on board with AutoPASS, FerryPay or card. Advance booking is normally not needed. Fares and AutoPASS discounts: havspor.no/priser.
Can I see where the boat is right now?
Yes — Havspor shows the boats on this journey live on the map, based on AIS data from the Norwegian Coastal Administration.
Is Bognes–Lødingen the fastest way to Vesterålen?
Coming from the south on the E6, yes — the crossing puts you straight onto the road network towards Sortland and Vesterålen, with no further ferry legs.