Express boat from Trondheim to Vanvikan
The express boat between Trondheim and Vanvikan is the Trondheimsfjord's commuter bridge: a short half-hour across the fjord instead of the long drive around it. From the express-boat terminal at Brattøra you board with the city front in view; on the Fosen side, Vanvikan waits with bus connections onwards into Indre Fosen.
Next departures from Trondheim
- Vanvikan11:19
- Vanvikan12:30
- Vanvikan15:00
- Vanvikan16:00
- Vanvikan17:00
Key info
Trondheim – Vanvikan
- Region
- Trøndelag
- Operating authority
- AtB
- Travel time
- 25 min
- Service days
- Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun
- First/last
- 06:20 / 23:30
- Segment
- Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal – Vanvikan
Practical information
A commuter route with frequent sailings: Weekday mornings and afternoons see the most departures — check the board above for the next one.
The terminal is at Brattøra: A short walk from Trondheim Central Station — boat and train connect well here.
Buses onward on Fosen: From Vanvikan, buses connect into Indre Fosen — check the transfer before you travel.
Quays on this journey
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How long does the boat from Trondheim to Vanvikan take?
The journey from Trondheim to Vanvikan takes 25 min with Trondheim - Vanvikan.
Can I bring a car?
No, this is a passenger boat. Check the car ferry alternatives in the area.
Where do I buy tickets?
For express boat routes we recommend buying tickets in advance via the operator's journey planner. Some stops are on-demand stops that must be requested beforehand.
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.
Can I bring a car across to Vanvikan?
No — this is a passenger boat. With a car for Fosen, use the Flakk–Rørvik ferry further out the fjord.
More journeys
- Express boat from Trondheim to Kristiansund3 h 35 min
- Ferry from Flakk to Rørvik (Fosen)25 min
- Express boat from Namsos to Rørvik4 h 10 min
- Express boat from Bergen to Flåm5 h 40 min