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TRAVEL GREEN ALONG THE EDGE

Getting here by public transport

You can get here easily by train from Kristiansand and Oslo, and there are several daily connections between Stavanger and Egersund – see go-aheadnordic.no for times and prices. Kystbussen runs between Bergen and Stavanger (via Haugesund), while Konkurrenten runs between Oslo and Stavanger (via Kristiansand and Flekkefjord – see nor-way.no. Local buses and ferries in the region are regulated by Kolumbus, you can smoothly plan your journey with their travel planner at kolumbus.no. You can also rent city ebikes from Kolumbus in Stavanger. Buses operated by pulpitrock.no and gofjords.no take you to the starting point for the hike to the famous Preikestolen.

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International airport with consideration for the environment

Avinor is actively working on making air travel more sustainable, such as by facilitating electrified aircraft when they become available in the market. SAS, Norwegian, Widerøe, Lufthansa, KLM, DAT, Wizzair and Logan Air fly directly between Stavanger and a total of around 60 destinations in Norway and abroad – see avinor. no. Flybussen offers express buses from/to Stavanger – flybussen.no, and local bus no. 42 brings you to/from Sandnes via Solakrossen (Sola city centre) and Forus – kolumbus.no.

Getting here by car or motorhome

Fjordline offers a car ferry from Hirtshals/Denmark to Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Bergen. Tickets can be bought at the tourist information offices in Stavanger and Sandnes. Road tolls are registered automatically and paid afterwards. An invoice will be sent to the owner of the vehicle at no extra charge. Bobilplassen.no is a useful site if you are travelling with a motorhome.

DID YOU KNOW THAT STAVANGER AIRPORT, SOLA PRODUCES HONEY AS THE FIRST AIRPORT IN NORWAY? Beehives line the runway and thousands of bees take off and land here in search of nectar from nearby flowers. The honey is sold at the airport.

USEFUL APPS:

Entur (timetables for public transport in the whole of Norway)

Kolumbus Billett (tickets for local buses, trains, ferries, car sharing and electric bikes) Go-Ahead Nordic (train)

Rent a car

More and more rental companies offer electric cars or hybrid cars to their guests, such as Hertz. Search for electric or hybrid cars or try Hertz’s Green Collection. In addition, E-tours Ryfylke comes highly recommended with their popular and fun Renault Twizy – a 100% electric car! Kolumbus offers a car-sharing service, with electric cars easily available in the Kolumbus app.

Getting here by leisure boat

Sheltered guest harbours welcome you to picturesque archipelagos, fjords and mountains, urban landscapes and unique islands. More information on ryfri.no.

Greener fjords with electric boats

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers the world’s fastest, electrical catamaran in the Lysefjord. You can also enjoy the fjord between Hjelmeland – Nesvik – Ombo with Norled’s silent, electric ferries.

Ferries on the Lysefjord

Combine fjord sightseeing with a mountain hike or other activities. Updated ferry schedules can be found at lysefjorden365.com/ferry.

Pulpit Rock Tours

Take the bus to Preikestolen! Departures from Sandnes, Stavanger and Jørpeland. Open return ticket, valid for four days after the trip.

Pulpitrock.no

Preikestolen Express

The fastest way to Preikestolen

Seat guarantee gofjords.com

Welcome on board!

Guest harbours stavangerhavn.no/maritimt/ gjestehavner/

Vågen and Børevigå in Stavanger are suitable for boats up to 15 meters-length. Room for around 50 boats. Access to electricity and water. Service centre open in summer.

Veteranskipet Sandnes www.mssandnes.no

All types of boat trips with one of Norway’s most beautiful ships. Charter, wedding, jubilee, harbour events, etc. Full catering, serving, entertainment and excursions.

Tlf. +47 97 15 65 73 post@mssandnes.no

Stavanger Taxi stavanger-taxi.no

Order a taxi in our app Taxifix or call us on +47 51 90 90 90.

We drive you to the great experiences in our region.

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