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3 ways to Hurtigruten quay

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The cheapest way in. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Tromsø is 8 minutes quicker for NOK 791 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre

4240 · Svipper, the Troms county authority; run by Tide Tromsø
17–20 min rideEvery 10 min05:33–23:49
The city bus stop on FlyplassvegenNerstranda on bus 42
Luggage space
NOK 50total for 1 adultNOK 50 eachBuy ticketOn Svipper, the Troms county authority
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen, the airport road, on the side for the centre

NOK 50 for one zone, NOK 30 on weekdays 09:00–14:00 and 17:00–01:00; children 6–17 and over-67s NOK 25, under-6s free. Valid 90 minutes. Buy in the Svipper app, at the machine at the stop, or by contactless card on board.

Luggage. One piece up to 20 kg rides free if there is room; there is no hold.

Hours. Weekdays bus 42 every 10 to 15 minutes from 05:33, half-hourly after 21:33, and bus 40 from 06:10; weekends from 05:49. Last 23:49 every night. Friday and Saturday nights add buses at about 02:00, 02:16, 03:00 and 03:12.

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Shuttle

Airport Express bus to Prostneset

Airport Express · Bussring, sold by Best Arctic
20 min rideEvery 30 min08:00–23:55, to 25 October 2026; the winter timetable is not yet published
The Airport Express stop just outside arrivalsProstneset
Non-stop
NOK 125total for 1 adultNOK 125 eachBuy ticketOn Bussring, sold by Best Arctic
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The Airport Express stop just outside arrivals; look for the red bus

NOK 125 one way, NOK 200 return; children 4–15 NOK 80, students, youths and over-67s NOK 100. A family ticket for two adults and two children is NOK 250. Buy online or from the driver, by card only.

Luggage. One wheelchair space on every bus; child seats on request to the driver.

Hours. Weekdays 08:00 to 23:55, about every 30 minutes after 14:00 with a gap from 10:40 to 12:20; the 08:00, 08:30 and 10:05 may go first to the university and hospital. Saturday 10:45 to 17:20; Sunday 10:35 to 00:15. Times run to 25 October.

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Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer to Tromsø

Driver meets you in arrivals
10 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Tromsø
Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book
€78total for 1 adult€78 each · about NOK 841 in allBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €78 for the sedan, €98 for the minivan, €156 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 15 September 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Luggage. Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.

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The Airport Express sets down at Prostneset, the harbour terminal the coastal ships use, in 20 minutes for NOK 125. City bus 42 stops at Nerstranda, along the harbour front, in about 18 minutes for NOK 50.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Tromsø Airport into Tromsø

Your destination

Straight there.

Where the Hurtigruten and Havila coastal ships call in Tromsø: the harbour terminal at Prostneset, in the city centre.

Tromsø Airport
Follow the signs
The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen
Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre · 17–20 min
Hurtigruten quay

Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre serves Hurtigruten quay.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Airport Express bus to Prostneset runs 08:00–23:55, to 25 October 2026; the winter timetable is not yet published, and the Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre runs 05:33–23:49. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Tromsø is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Hurtigruten quay

01

Find the stop

The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Hurtigruten quay

17–20 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Airport Express bus to Prostneset runs 08:00–23:55, to 25 October 2026; the winter timetable is not yet published, and the Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre runs 05:33–23:49. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Tromsø is what remains.

How far is Hurtigruten quay from the centre?

Where the Hurtigruten and Havila coastal ships call in Tromsø: the harbour terminal at Prostneset, in the city centre.

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