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Car Ferry between Kaupanger and Gudvangen

Cruise ship sails through narrow fjord and cliffs.
Ferry full of passengers sails through steep fjord.
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Explore Norway's most famous fjords on a scenic ferry ride!

  • Travel on a journey through some of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in Norway, including the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, the charming Aurlandsfjord, and the mighty and impressive Sognefjord
  • Start from either Kaupanger or Gudvangen and experience the beautiful fjord, majestic mountains, idyllic villages, and stunning nature in the comfort of a spacious ferry deck
Starting points
Gudvangen or Kaupanger
Season
20 May - 30 September
From 625 NOK
On this ferry ride, you will get to sail through the narrow, majestic Nærøyfjord while marveling at the many waterfalls with free falls up to 840 meters.
You will pass several idyllic villages, some of which have no road connection and is only accessible by boat.
Tilt your head back to see small homesteads clinging to the sides of the mighty mountains plunging into the fjord. Snow-covered peaks cover the side of the fjords forming a striking contrast with the clear waters.
Choose "Travelers" in the booking box to select your ticket type. See departure times in the booking box, have a good trip, and drive safely!

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What our customers say

An Experience

KK
Kurt Klusmann • Germany
01 Jul 2025View original
The fjord tour we booked was an experience and took us from Gudvangen to Kaupanger.

Perfect

MZ
Matthias Zingg • Switzerland
29 Jun 2025View original
Everything perfect.

Beautiful Journey

CL
Christian Lang • Germany
29 Jun 2025View original
Very beautiful journey through Norway's fjords.

Smooth car ferries

BA
BAM
27 Jun 2025View original
Took car ferries Gudvangen to Kaupanger (1 hour) and Hellesylt to Geiranger (2.5 hours). Easy boarding, smooth ride with lovely scenery. Comfortable boats with plenty of seating.

Excellent ferry trips

Da
Dan
27 Jun 2025View original
Did 2 car ferry trips - Geiranger to Hellesylt and Kaupanger to Gudvangen. Both on time and very scenic. Great deck space for views, indoor seating available. Nice staff, clean ships. Perfect in early June with good weather.

Beautiful fjord cruise

PK
Petr Kejval • Czech Republic
27 Jun 2025View original
Took the Kaupanger - Gudvangen ferry. Beautiful 2.5 hour cruise through magnificent Nærøyfjord. Definitely recommend.

Magnificent ferry

GW
Geert Wouters • Belgium
26 Jun 2025View original
Wonderful trip on board the ferry, a must-do even in rainy conditions like ours. Take the time to enjoy nature from a different perspective; it's magnificent.

Perfect

GW
Gaby Wenzel • Germany
24 Jun 2025View original
Perfect!

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