{"id":100553,"date":"2026-11-04T13:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/?p=100553"},"modified":"2026-11-04T13:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T13:55:24","slug":"faroe-islands-ferry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/faroe-islands-ferry","title":{"rendered":"Faroe Islands Ferry: Smyril Line from Denmark (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Faroe Islands Ferry: Smyril Line from Denmark (2026 Guide)\",\n            \"description\": \"The Faroe Islands ferry in 2026: Smyril Line&rsquo;s Norr&ouml;na from Hirtshals to T&oacute;rshavn, crossing times, cabins, fares, cargo ships and the flight-free route from the UK.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/faroe-islands-ferry\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/11\\\/faroe-islands-ferry-cargoholidays.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-11-04\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-11-04\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is there a ferry to the Faroe Islands?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Behind it, a small fleet of Smyril Line cargo ships keeps the islands supplied from Denmark and Rotterdam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-key\"><strong>Quick answer<\/strong><ul><li>Route: Hirtshals (Denmark) to T&oacute;rshavn, then on to Iceland in summer<\/li><li>Crossing: about 30 hours (summer) or 38 hours (winter)<\/li><li>Ship: MS Norr&ouml;na, cars, motorhomes and bikes welcome<\/li><li>From the UK: train to Hirtshals, no direct ferry in 2026<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>The Norr&ouml;na: the Faroes&rsquo; lifeline ship<\/h2>\n<p>Built in L&uuml;beck in 2003, the Norr&ouml;na is a cruise ferry that carries up to 1,482 passengers and 800 cars, or 130 trucks and trailers. It has 318 cabins, restaurants, a bar, a shop and a small cinema. It also carries freight, so it is part ferry, part supply ship for the islands.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/faroe-islands-ferry-infographic-cargoholidays.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic with key facts about the Norr&ouml;na ferry to the Faroe Islands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Infographic with key facts about the Norr&ouml;na ferry to the Faroe Islands\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Everything you need to know about the Norr&ouml;na in one view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>2026 schedule and crossing times<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Season<\/th><th>Percorso<\/th><th>Crossing time<\/th><th>Departures<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Summer (about Apr&ndash;Oct)<\/td><td>Hirtshals &rarr; T&oacute;rshavn &rarr; Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur<\/td><td>About 30 hours to T&oacute;rshavn, then 15 more to Iceland<\/td><td>Up to twice a week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Winter (late Nov&ndash;early Mar)<\/td><td>Hirtshals &#8644; T&oacute;rshavn only<\/td><td>About 38 hours<\/td><td>Weekly, Sundays from Hirtshals at 15:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>The Norr&ouml;na sails north past Shetland and arrives in T&oacute;rshavn&rsquo;s harbour, a short walk from the town centre. If the weather is bad, it can dock at another Faroese port instead.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_364492002-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"North Atlantic sea under heavy storm clouds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"North Atlantic sea under heavy storm clouds\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">The North Atlantic can be rough in winter: take a cabin and seasickness remedies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Watch: the full crossing on the Norr&ouml;na<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/dLiOyBQzegQ\" title=\"Cycling to the Faroe Islands &ndash; 30 hours on the MS Norr&ouml;na ferry\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2>Fares and cabins<\/h2>\n<p>Fares depend on season, cabin and vehicle. The cheapest beds are couchettes in shared rooms; private cabins range from inside two-berth rooms to sea-view suites. Smyril Line also sells packages, such as its Faroes-plus-Iceland combination from &euro;688 per person (July 2026 price).<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Opzione<\/th><th>Ideale per<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Couchette<\/td><td>Budget foot passengers and cyclists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inside cabin<\/td><td>Couples, winter crossings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea-view cabin or suite<\/td><td>Summer crossings with the Shetland and Faroes scenery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Car or motorhome<\/td><td>Touring the Faroes or Iceland by road<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<h2>The Faroes&rsquo; cargo ships<\/h2>\n<p>Smyril Line Cargo runs weekly roll-on, roll-off cargo ships that link the Faroes with mainland Europe. In 2026 the Mykines, Akranes and Lista connect Rotterdam with T&oacute;rshavn and &THORN;orl&aacute;ksh&ouml;fn in Iceland, and the Glyvursnes sails between Iceland, T&oacute;rshavn and Hirtshals. They are freight services, but they can ship a car unaccompanied while you travel on the Norr&ouml;na. Two new 190-metre cargo ships have been ordered from China for delivery from 2026.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/faroe-islands-ferry-v2-steps-infographic-cargoholidays.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic of the overland and ferry route from the UK to the Faroe Islands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Infographic of the overland and ferry route from the UK to the Faroe Islands\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">From London to T&oacute;rshavn without a plane takes about three days.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>From the UK to the Faroes without flying<\/h2>\n<p>There is no direct UK ferry in 2026. The usual flight-free route is Eurostar to Brussels or Paris, trains through Germany to Hamburg and on into Denmark, then north to Hj&oslash;rring and Hirtshals. Allow at least a night en route before the ferry. For Iceland, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/iceland-without-flying\/\">how to get to Iceland without flying<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Ship sailing across deep blue open sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Ship sailing across deep blue open sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">About 30 hours at sea separate Denmark from the Faroe Islands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Watch: sailing on from the Faroes to Iceland<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xx1xyWrZ2fY\" title=\"Faroe Islands to Iceland voyage with Smyril Line\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2>Best time to sail to the Faroes<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Months<\/th><th>Sea and weather<\/th><th>On the islands<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jun&ndash;Aug<\/td><td>Calmest crossings, long daylight<\/td><td>Puffins, hiking, festivals; busiest and priciest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr&ndash;May, Sep<\/td><td>Changeable, usually fine<\/td><td>Quieter roads, lower fares<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct&ndash;Mar<\/td><td>Rough seas, 38-hour schedule<\/td><td>Short days, storms, chance of northern lights<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>Taking a car, motorhome or bike<\/h2><p>Bringing your own vehicle is the main reason people choose the Norr&ouml;na over a flight. Drive to Hirtshals, check in at the terminal, and you lose access to the car deck once the ship sails, so pack an overnight bag. Motorhomes and cars with trailers pay by length, and cyclists can bring bikes for a small fee. On the Faroes, most islands are linked by bridges and sub-sea tunnels, some of which charge a toll, while smaller islands need a local car ferry.<\/p>\n<h2>What to see in the Faroe Islands<\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong>T&oacute;rshavn:<\/strong> one of the world&rsquo;s smallest capitals, with turf-roofed houses at Tinganes<\/li><li><strong>G&aacute;sadalur:<\/strong> the M&uacute;lafossur waterfall dropping straight into the sea<\/li><li><strong>Mykines island:<\/strong> puffin colonies in summer, reached by small ferry or helicopter<\/li><li><strong>S&oslash;rv&aacute;gsvatn:<\/strong> the lake that seems to hang above the ocean<\/li><li><strong>Local ferries:<\/strong> the islands are linked by Strandfaraskip Landsins ferries and sub-sea tunnels<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Tips before you go<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Book a cabin early<\/strong> for June to August, when the Norr&ouml;na sells out.<\/li><li><strong>Bring cash or a card for Danish kroner<\/strong> on board; the Faroes use the Faroese kr&oacute;na, equal to the Danish krone.<\/li><li><strong>Pack for wind and rain<\/strong> in every season.<\/li><li><strong>Take seasickness remedies<\/strong> for winter crossings; see our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/mal-di-mare-su-una-nave-da-carico\/\">Guida al mal di mare<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Plan your Iceland leg<\/strong> if you are continuing: the Iceland sailing pauses in winter.<\/li><\/ol>\n<h2>Domande frequenti<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Is there a ferry to the Faroe Islands?<\/h3><p>Yes. Smyril Line&rsquo;s Norr&ouml;na sails year-round from Hirtshals in Denmark to T&oacute;rshavn, and continues to Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur in Iceland outside winter.<\/p><h3>How long is the ferry from Denmark to the Faroe Islands?<\/h3><p>About 30 hours on the summer schedule and around 38 hours in winter, when extra time is allowed for North Atlantic weather.<\/p><h3>Is there a ferry from the UK to the Faroe Islands?<\/h3><p>Not at present. The Norr&ouml;na has called at Shetland and other UK ports in some past years, but in 2026 the route runs from Hirtshals in Denmark only.<\/p><h3>Can you take a car to the Faroe Islands?<\/h3><p>Yes. The Norr&ouml;na carries up to 800 cars and is the only way to drive your own car to the Faroes or Iceland from mainland Europe.<\/p><h3>Do cargo ships to the Faroe Islands take passengers?<\/h3><p>Smyril Line&rsquo;s cargo ships are freight services. They can carry your car as unaccompanied freight, but passengers normally travel on the Norr&ouml;na.<\/p><h3>Do I need a cabin on the Norr&ouml;na?<\/h3><p>A cabin is strongly recommended for a 30&ndash;38 hour crossing. The car deck is closed during the voyage, and couchette berths are the cheapest bed.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-related\"><strong>Guide correlate<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/iceland-without-flying\/\">How to get to Iceland without flying<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/uk-to-norway-by-boat\/\">UK to Norway by boat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/passenger-freighter-cruises\/\">Passenger-freighters you can book like a cruise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/crociere-senza-aereo\/\">Cruises without flying from the UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail the North Atlantic by cargo ship<\/strong><p>Want to cross to Iceland or beyond on a working freighter? Tell us your month and we&rsquo;ll check passenger cabins.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/richiedi-informazioni-su-una-crociera-con-trasporto-merci\/\">Richiedi un preventivo per il viaggio \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-sources\"><em>Sources: Smyril Line and Smyril Line Cargo schedules 2026; Wikipedia, MS Norr&ouml;na and Smyril Line; NorthFerries 2026 route guide. 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