Direct to eastern southern Norway
A practical ferry route for Oslo, Telemark and eastern Norway
Hirtshals to Larvik is Color Line’s direct Denmark–Norway route to the eastern side of southern
Norway. The published crossing time is about 3 hours 45 minutes, making it a useful alternative to
Kristiansand when the onward journey is towards Oslo, Telemark or the eastern Norwegian road
network.
Color Line operates the route with its SuperSpeed concept, combining a relatively short crossing
with restaurants, shops and comfortable seating. Guests can travel with or without a vehicle, and
cars, motorhomes and caravans should be booked with accurate dimensions.
Larvik is around an hour and a half from Oslo by car in normal conditions, so travellers should
compare total journey time rather than simply choosing the shortest ferry crossing. For many
eastern-Norway itineraries, arriving at Larvik can save significant road mileage.
Hirtshals is reached directly from the E39, making the route convenient for motorists travelling
through Jutland from Germany and continental Europe.
Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Hirtshals to Larvik. Departure time, ticket flexibility
and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.