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There is a ferry to Norway from Denmark and Sweden, the ferry to Norway from UK was discontinued in 2008. You can however still get to Norway by sea, via Denmark or Sweden It is a longer journey than flying but much more relaxed, and of course, you can take your own car - with the high cost of car hire in Norway, it is worth checking out if taking your own car on the ferry to Norway would be a more cost effective route. New High Speed Car Ferry to Norway
With such an abundance of lakes and fjords snaking their way inland, it is hardly surprising that sooner or later your car journey will be interrupted by a ferry. They are an indispensable part of the Norwegian road network.
 FjordLine have recently introduced a new high speed service from Hirtshals in Denmark to Kristiansand in Norway. The car ferry service takes just 2 hours and is ideal for those who are travelling by car to Norway. Click here for details from FjordLine The majority of ferries and high-speed ships have such frequent departures that queuing is seldom a big problem. Besides regular ferry service, several ship companies offer fjord cruises too. A ferry crossing can be a great way to break your journey and a marvelous way to see some spectacular fjords without having to pay over the odds for a sightseeing tour. A typical crossing will cost around £7 for a family and car with longer trips (2 hours or so) costing around £25. Express Boats Bergen is the hub of these services linking Norway's second largest city with many coastal and fjord towns and villages.
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