Ferry to Norway from the Netherlands
Most booked ferries from Holland to Norway
Eemshaven-Kristiansand
It is essential to know that this crossing from The Netherlands to Norway is brand new, extremely popular and because of that it is often fully booked. Be sure to book well in advance to have a spot on board on this cruise ferry between the Netherlands and Norway.
Ferry to Norway from The Netherlands (or UK)
Norway is a popular holiday destination and used to be easily accessible from the UK with direct connections such as the Newcastle-Bergen-Stavanger ferry, this route doesn't exist anymore so now many UK travelers first travel to the Netherlands and then travel tvia Germany or Denmark to Norway.
There have been some positive developments though: the Netherlands has it's own ferry crossing to Norway now. The new connection that appeared first in 2021 is the crossing from Eemshaven to Kristiansand which takes you from the Netherlands to Norway in just 18 hours, what a comfortable start of your trip.
Further in this guide you can find the ferry map for Netherlands to Norway and more information about this crossing.
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Map with the ferry route from Holland to Norway
If you travel from the Netherlands to Norway you have one direct connection. This is the Eemshaven-Kristiansand crossing. What you could do though is sail to Norway with this route, drive up North to Oslo for example and sail back by ferry on the Oslo-Kiel connection and drive back to your point of departure. Comparing your options can save you often a lot of money.
If you're travelling from the UK, then you can also have a look at our ferry from UK to Norway page to see all the routes you could choose from, as you first have to get in Holland before boarding the ferry.
Traveling to Norway from the Netherlands
- Drive to (A) Eemshaven in Groningen and take the ferry to Kristiansand, this is the most ‘logical' crossing.
- Your second option is to drive to Kiel (Germany), and take the ferry to Oslo. You then still have the option to travel back from Norway on the other route.
- The last option you have -at least one that makes sense- is to drive to Hirtshals or Frederikshavn and take a ferry from there to Norway. Then you're somewhat shorter on board of the ferry and have some more alternatives to choose from in terms of arrival cities.
- So in short:
- (Eemshaven, NL) Will get you in Kristiansand.
- (Kiel, DE) Will get you in Oslo.
- (Hirtshals, DK) Will get you in Bergen or Kristiansand.
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Travel tip: Eemshaven-Kristiansand is the shortest drive
Depending on where you live in a lot of cases Eemshaven-Kristiansand is probably the shortest drive, for Netherlands, Belgium, UK and France for example. Combining two different routes so for example Eemshaven-Kristiansand and Kiel-Oslo can not only save you a lot of money but also can give you a better travel / road-trip experience.
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Ferry from The Netherlands to Norway
You can travel from the Netherlands to Norway via the Eemshaven-Kristiansand ferry connection and start your vacation early. This ferry has all the luxury you need and is a very pleasant crossing for many.
This is also the biggest problem of this route: since this cruise ferry is so popular, you need to book far in advance, the popularity has also a lot to do with that this is relatively new crossing.
Holland ⇔ Norway
Eemshaven-Kristiansand
It is essential to know that this crossing from The Netherlands to Norway is brand new, extremely popular and because of that it is often fully booked. Be sure to book well in advance to have a spot on board on this cruise ferry between the Netherlands and Norway.
Driving to Germany for the ferry to Norway
An interesting alternative route to consider is the 20h ferry from Kiel to Oslo. The driving distance to Kiel is between 6 and 9 hours by car from anywhere in the Netherlands. This is a night crossing on the beautiful ship from Color Line. This is sometimes a cheaper alternative for the Holland-Norway ferry.
You can also choose to combine this ferry with the Eemshaven-Krisitansand ferry. That you sail with one of the ferries to Norway, and with the other route back. This can be especially handy when you're making a road trip or camper trip through Norway.
Germany ⇔ Norway
Kiel-Oslo
Driving to Denmark and the ferry from Denmark to Norway
The departure ports in the north of Denmark are not just around the corner, but anyone taking a road trip to Scandinavia will certainly benefit from one of these crossings or combining these routes with the aforementioned ones.
Depending on where the rest of your vacation or trip will take place, you can choose between various destinations. For example: Larvik, Kristiansand, Oslo, Langesund and Bergen.
The advantage of traveling from Denmark to Norway is mainly the short sailing time. These differ between 2 hours and 15 minutes and approximately 19 hours.
Denmark ⇔ Norway
Travel time by car to the ferries from the Netherlands
- From Rotterdam or Amsterdam to Eemshaven: ± 3 hours
- From Rotterdam or Amsterdam to Kiel: ± 6 hours
- From Rotterdam or Amsterdam to Hirtshals ± 10 hours
The further you are prepared to drive yourself, the shorter and cheaper the crossing to Norway will probably be.
Frequently asked questions Ferry Netherlands to Norway
From the Netherlands you can take the ferry from Eemshaven to Kristiansand. You can bring your car or camper onboard of this trip but be sure to book well in advance.
There is only one ferry connection from the Netherlands to Norway: the crossing from Eemshaven to Kristiansand. It is operated by HNL – Holland Norway Lines.
From departure to arrival takes 18 hours on this route. You will leave in the afternoon (15.00) from Eemshaven to Kristiansand where you will arrive the next morning on 09.00
If you don't dislike a longer drive you can drive to Kiel, Kopenhagen, Langesund, or Hirtshals. You will be longer in the car but the crossing by ferry is a lot shorter.
Depending on whether you bring a car and book a cabin, the costs for the ferry to Norway vary a lot. To give an indication: a ferry to will start around €225,- per person. Depending on when you travel and whether you bring a car camper, and what kind of cabin the total price can move to €500 for the crossing quickly.
On both crossings, you can take your dog along. Be sure to inform about vaccination rules and rules aboard the ships.
