The Hirtshals-Larvik ferry provides a direct passenger and vehicle connection between northern Denmark and south-eastern Norway. Color Line operates the route year-round with SuperSpeed 2, with a typical crossing time of around three hours and forty-five minutes.
Current status: Active year-round passenger, vehicle and freight route operated by Color Line.
Last checked: 7 September 2026.
Current Hirtshals-Larvik ferry service
Color Line operates the direct ferry between Hirtshals and Larvik throughout the year.
The crossing is served by SuperSpeed 2 and normally takes approximately three hours and forty-five minutes.
The route carries foot passengers, private vehicles and commercial freight and provides direct access from Denmark to Norway’s south-eastern road network.
Hirtshals-Larvik at a glance
| Operator | Vessel | Typical crossing | Service pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color Line | SuperSpeed 2 | About 3 hours 45 minutes | Year-round |
Color Line and SuperSpeed 2
SuperSpeed 2 is dedicated to the Hirtshals-Larvik corridor.
Color Line lists capacity for approximately 1,929 passengers and 764 cars, together with more than 2,000 lane metres for trailers and other vehicles.
The vessel combines passenger facilities with substantial vehicle and freight capacity, reflecting the route’s role as both a travel connection and a transport corridor.
Hirtshals ferry terminal
Color Line operates from its ferry terminal at Hirtshals harbour.
Departure point: Færgeterminalen, Norgeskajen 2, 9850 Hirtshals.
The terminal is accessible directly from the E39 road network.
See the Hirtshals ferry port guide for the wider Hirtshals network.
Larvik ferry terminal
Color Line operates from the modern ferry terminal at Revet in Larvik.
Terminal address: Revet 8, 3255 Larvik.
Larvik Port states that the terminal has two daily Color Line sailings to Hirtshals under the current operating pattern.
The ferry facility includes a large terminal area, customs facilities and dedicated ro-ro infrastructure.
Passengers and vehicles
The Hirtshals-Larvik ferry accepts foot passengers and a wide range of vehicles.
Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans can be booked, while commercial trailers and freight form an important part of the route.
Color Line’s current terminal information states that check-in at Hirtshals opens two hours before departure and closes shortly before sailing. Passengers should use the check-in time stated on their booking.
Why use Larvik?
Larvik is particularly useful for travellers heading towards south-eastern Norway.
The port provides convenient road access towards Oslo, Telemark and other parts of eastern Norway.
For travellers whose destination lies farther west, Kristiansand, Stavanger or Bergen may provide a more direct arrival point.
Hirtshals-Larvik or Hirtshals-Kristiansand?
Both routes connect Hirtshals with southern Norway, but they serve different onward travel patterns.
Kristiansand is generally better positioned for southern Norway and the westbound E39 corridor towards Stavanger.
Larvik provides more direct access towards south-eastern Norway and the Oslo region.
The crossing to Larvik is slightly longer than Color Line’s Hirtshals-Kristiansand service.
Seasonality
Hirtshals-Larvik operates throughout the year.
Departure times can change by season and day of the week, but the route is not limited to the main summer travel period.
Maintenance and operational changes can occasionally affect individual sailings.
Freight role
Hirtshals-Larvik is also an important freight corridor.
Larvik Port reports substantial annual freight traffic on the route and describes its ferry terminal as one of Norway’s most important ferry freight facilities.
This freight role operates alongside ordinary passenger and vehicle transport rather than replacing it.
How the route fits into the network
Hirtshals-Larvik forms part of the wider group of Denmark-Norway ferry routes.
From Hirtshals, travellers can also sail to Kristiansand, Stavanger and Bergen, while Larvik provides a gateway into south-eastern Norway.
The route therefore complements rather than duplicates the other Hirtshals-Norway connections.
Explore related ferry information
- Hirtshals ferry port
- Hirtshals-Kristiansand ferry
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Sources and verification
Current route status, crossing time, vessel and terminal information were checked against official Color Line and Larvik Port information.
Color Line currently operates SuperSpeed 2 between Hirtshals and Larvik with a standard crossing time of around three hours and forty-five minutes. Larvik Port currently reports two daily Color Line sailings to Hirtshals.
Schedules and operating arrangements can change. Current operator information should be checked before travel.