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[Matthew Norway]

Hirtshals → Bergen

The main ferry operator on this long north-Atlantic crossing is Fjord Line:

• It runs daily or near-daily sailings from Hirtshals (Denmark) to Bergen (Norway) in the summer.

• Crossing time: ~16–18 hours depending on schedule/season.

• You can take your camper van and book a cabin or deck seat.

• You might find cheaper deals booking well in advance; ferries run in the evening and arrive next day.

Practical point: Ferries at this distance are slow compared to flying, but you’re saving mileage/time and keeping your camper ready for touring.

Kristiansand → Hirtshals

For heading home, the Kristiansand–Hirtshals ferry is much shorter and much easier logistics:

• Fjord Line and Color Line both operate this route.

• Duration: around 2½–3½ hours.

• Frequent sailings through summer make it flexible for planning your departure date/time.

• Camper vans are welcome; book spots well ahead of August.

  Routes

  https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/rallarvegen-3/

  https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/lysefjorden-loop/

  https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/eksingedalen-loop/

  https://cyclenorway.com/en/routes/jordalen-loop/

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