Tórshavn Transportation

This was my first set of flights with Atlantic airways, and I found them to be freindly, reliable and very punctual. As you may imagine, they have a very personal touch and my flights with them were staffed by cabin crew and trainees.

Excellent food and excellent service.

Indulge in the duty free service.

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NOTE: Smyril Line discontinued ferry service to Norway, the Shetland Islands, and Scotland in 2009.

Your other option besides flying to the Faroes is to take the ferry. The M/F Norröna, an absolutely enormous passenger ferry and cargo ship, departs on a weekly loop from Seyðisfjørður, Iceland, to Tórshavn, then on to Hirtshals, Denmark, then back to Tórshavn and Seyðisfjørður. Prices vary with time of year and accommodation chosen -- check the website for details.

Travelling around Tórshavn and some of the villages around the capitol by bus is free of charge, so do make use of this as much as you can. These busses are red. Not to be mistaken with the blue ones, which take you everywhere else, not free of charge

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There are two or three daily ferries to the island of Suðuroy from Tórshavn. The M/F Smyril was at one time the international ferry, traveling to Iceland, the Shetland Islands, Norway, and Denmark. Nowadays, it is relegated to the domestic journey between Tórshavn and the port of Tvøroyri on the south island. Travel time is 1 hour 55 minutes. Fare is Kr 50 each way, Kr 80 round-trip for foot passengers. Cars can be taken on board at a cost of Kr 200 round-trip. Travel Card is valid for foot passengers.

UPDATE: It appears the Smyril has been (or soon will be) replaced on this route by the M/F St Ola.

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The island of Nólsoy is an easy trip from Tórshavn. The M/F Ritan (pronounced somewhat like the French cigarette brand "Gitannes") makes the 20-minute trip to the island. The ferry departs from the the harbor, about 150 meters (yards) from the bus station. If in doubt, ask for directions at the bus station. Fare is Kr 40 for a round-trip ticket; pay on the boat. 4 and 7-day Travel Card valid.

One warning: on Tuesdays (and sometimes Thursdays) there are no late morning or afternoon journeys; the first afternoon trip departs Nólsoy at 4:45 PM. Study the timetable carefully before departing. When in doubt, ask for advice at the bus station.

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The Faroese ferry company Strandfaraskip Landsins operates a network of ferries. Their largest vessel is the new Smyril, a roll-on/roll-off ferry which maintains the link between Tórshavn and the southern islands. This vessel entered service in 2005.
Since the early 1980s Smyril Line has operated a regular international passenger, car and freight service using a large, modern, multi-purpose ferry - the Norröna. The weekly service links the Faroe Islands with Seyðisfjörður in Iceland, Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, Bergen in Norway and Hanstholm in Denmark, as well as Scrabster, on the mainland of Scotland.

The international airport is located on another island, Vagar, and one of the most convenient ways to travel to and from the airport is by bus. There are two services, there is a bookable bus, which could see you being the only passenger onboard the mini bus - or you could take a scheduled service which travels frequently from the airport linking in to flight arrival and departure times. The journey varies I suspect - and my two trips on the bus pictured lasted just under the hour with a pick up at another hotel for passengers on the return journey.

check out the tourist information website for bus and transport information.

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I used the service in a Sunday in March. It was prompt and on time. Please check the time table to make sure you do not miss the ferry.

The cost in March 2008 was 40 DKK - this was a return, but they do not collect money from you on the return to Tórshavn.