How to get here and get around for travel trade

All of the major towns in Helgeland have their own airport with direct flights from Oslo, Trondheim and Bodø.

In 2027, there will be a brand new large airport opening in Mo i Rana which will make even more direct flights available.

Read more about the airports on Avinor.no:
Brønnøysund Airport
Mosjøen Airport
Sandnessjøen Airport
Mo i Rana Airport

The rail road Nordlandsbanen just about follows the highway E6, and stops at basically all the same places. There are train stations in Trofors, Mosjøen, Bjerka, Mo i Rana and Dunderland. If you plan on travelling further on the Helgeland Coast, then there are busses going to Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund from Mosjøen and Trofors, and to Nesna or Stokkvågen from Mo i Rana. From there, there are ferry connections to the rest of the Helgeland Coast.

You can find tickets and scheduals on Vy.no or EnTur.no:
VY.no
EnTur.no

When driving to Helgeland, you can choose between following the main road E6 or the scenic Coastal Route, also known as the National Tourist Route Helgeland Coast. The E6 extends from Oslo in the south to Kirkenes in the north and is the fastest road to Helgeland. Alternatively, you can take the Coastal Route from Steinkjer in the south to Bodø in the north. This route is considered one of the world’s most beautiful drives and is an experience in itself.

Norway and Helgeland boasts a well-developed network of charging stations equipped with fast chargers for electric vehicles, so you need not worry about driving an electric car here.

From about October to April, winter conditions are common on many roads. Driving during this period requires appropriate winter tyres, a properly equipped vehicle, and experience with winter driving. You can read more about winter driving by following the link below.

Everything you need to know about winter driving
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Hurtigruten and Havila operate the Norwegian Coastal Voyage – a scheduled passenger and cargo service along the coast, connecting Bergen in the south with Kirkenes in the north.

The ships offer comfortable cabins for travellers while also serving local communities year-round. On Helgeland, they call at Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna and Ørnes.

You can view the schedule for Hurtigruten here
You can view the schedule to Havila her

The Nordland Express is a regional express boat (high-speed passenger service) connecting coastal towns and islands between Helgeland, Bodø and Lofoten. The boat has multiple dockings down the Helgeland Coast, and in the summertime, it also travel out to the outermost islands. This is a great opportunity to see much of the ‘world’s most beautiful coast,’ all while making the journey a part of the destination.

Travel trade operators can pre-book tickets, and the Travel Pass Nordland allows unlimited travel on both express boats and buses for a fixed period, making it ideal for flexible itineraries.

You can read more about Nordlandsekspressen here
Use this form to pre-book tickets for the express boats and buses
Read more about Travel Pass Nordland

There are numerous ferries operating on the Helgeland coast, both along the scenic Coastal Route and to and from many of the larger island communities.

Some islands on the Helgeland Coast, like Vega, Dønna, and Herøy are quite big and it can therefore be a good idea to bring your car to get around. But most of the time, on islands like Rødøya and Lovund, there are very few and very narrow roads, and therefore it might be a good idea to just leave your car parked on the mainland, and travel either by foot or with a bike.

Travel trade operators can pre-book tickets for the express boats, and the Travel Pass Nordland allows unlimited travel on both express boats and buses for a fixed period, making it ideal for flexible itineraries.

You can find information about express boats and ferries on all our destination pages, where we have links to both the current schedules and the ferry or express boat docks. You can also use the trip planners EnTur.no or ReisNordland.no.

See all our destinations here
Read more about scheduals, prices, bringing your bike and more
Use this form to pre-book tickets for the express boats and buses
Read more about Travel Pass Nordland
See the map of main connections in Nordland

Scheduled bus services connect many of the towns and villages on Helgeland, as well as key transport hubs for ferries and express boats serving the islands along the Helgeland coast. However, services are infrequent, as routes are primarily designed for local commuters travelling to and from work and school. We therefore recommend planning your journey in advance.

Find scheduals on EnTur.no
See the map of main connections in Nordland

For groups requiring greater flexibility than scheduled services, local transport providers such as HTS Mosjøen, Helgeland Transportselskap, PolarTours and Lovund Skyss offer tailored charter solutions by bus or boat for both small and large groups.