By Bus and Boat to the Mountains: DNT Stavanger og omegn
The national transit planner Entur makes it easy to plan your journey from door to door anywhere in Norway – whether by bus, train, ferry, or local metro. Simply enter your starting address and your trailhead or destination to find the fastest public transport routes.
The Lysefjord
To travel along the Lysefjord by water, you can take either the express boat or the car ferry. The express boat services all docks in the fjord and operates year-round. The car ferry (the Tourist Ferry) only services the main docks during the summer season (typically from mid-May to late September).
Please note: Booking your tickets well in advance is highly recommended, as space is limited and cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.
Kjerag Express Bus (GoFjords): Operates during the summer season (approx. June–September). This express bus runs directly from Stavanger city centre to Øygardsstøl (the Kjerag trailhead/parking). It usually runs on weekends during the shoulder season, and daily during the peak summer months (July and August).
From Forsand to Vinddalen: Private transport can be booked in advance with Pelles Minibuss (Tel: +47 975 26 609, prices upon request).
Taxi: Can be booked through Strand Taxi (Tel: +47 51 74 54 20). For additional information, contact the Tourist Information office in Forsand (Tel: +47 51 70 36 60).
Flørli and the Flørli Stairs
Please see the Lysefjord boat and ferry overview above.
Lauvvik–Oanes Ferry
For up-to-date timetables and fares for the car ferry between Lauvvik and Oanes, please check the operator’s website.
A local shuttle service between Lysebotn and the Kjerag trailhead at Øygardsstøl is operated by SBK Base. They also offer on-demand transport to the Nilsebudammen dam and Fyljesdalen by appointment.
An excellent, eco-friendly option for those heading into the winter mountains without a car. The ski bus stops at the Red Cross cabin in Hunnedalen and the Høgaleite northern parking area (the trailhead for the Blåfjellenden cabin).
Bus/Boat: Take the bus along the Tau–Årdal–Hjelmeland route, or the express boat from Stavanger to Hjelmeland. The car ferry between Hjelmeland and Nesvik is operated by Norled.
Search routes at Kolumbus and view ferry timetables at Norled
Taxi Vikeså: Tel +47 51 45 19 00 Taxi Egersund: Tel +47 51 49 00 00 Taxi Hauge i Dalane: Tel +47 48 07 66 62
Plan Your Trip Ease
Please note that timetables and frequencies vary depending on the season and the day of the week. Always use the national travel planner Entur r the regional transport provider Kolumbus to find live, accurate schedules for your specific hiking dates.
