Getting here is easy – if you are prepared
Flørli is only accessible by ferry, with your own boat or by hiking across the mountains. Most days there are two daily calls in each direction of the fjord. You can bring your car on the ferry or leave it on the quay in Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn. If you bring your car, you can park it on the quay in Flørli and walk 300m up to the accommodation. Groups can charter a boat, see under Groups. Read about how to visit Preikestolen and Kjerag from Flørli.
Ferry schedules summer:
valid from 15th june to 31st august
Ferry schedules off-season:
valid before 15th june and from 1st september
Offers 2025:
Kolumbus Passenger Boat “Rygercruise”: All-year collective transport offer, takes 130 passengers, no cars. Cheap ferry. Book here.
Kolumbus Car Ferry “Rygerfjell”: Takes 162 passengers, and 28 cars. Cheapest ferry. Book here.
Taxi Boat from Ryfylke Adventures directly from Forsand and Lauvvik for 890kr pp, book it here.
Book ferries in advance to be assured a spot! Off season: book ferries to make sure they stop.
From Stavanger:
Weekends (summer): directly to Flørli from Vågen in city centre with Rødne Fjordcruise. You can also book a guided tour to Flørli with pickup from Stavanger, see my travel tips below.
All days (all year): take car or bus to Sandnes then to Lauvvik (see below), or to Jørpeland then Forsand (see below).
From Sandnes:
There are many busses and trains between the cities of Stavanger and Sandnes. From Sandnes, take bus 47 to Lauvvik or drive yourself along RV13. Bus 47 drives Monday – Friday, about every 2 hours. Outside summer also on saturdays. Read schedule (norwegian only).
From Lysebotn (Kjerag):
It’s easy to get from Lysebotn to Flørli. The ride takes half an hour and you get to experience the magnificent inner Lysefjord. How to get from the Kjerag parking down to the ferry quay in Lysebotn without a car: taxi service provided by Kjerag-Lysebotn Camping & Resort or Lysefjorden Turisthytte. You can quite easily hitch a ride as well, it’s 7km to the Kjerag parking at Øygardstøl.
From Jørpeland (Preikestolen):
Take the busline 100 from Stavanger Byterminal (central bus station) to Jørpeland church. Then switch busses and take busline 120 to Forsand quay. From Preikestolen parking, Pelles Reiser drives to Forsand quay – all days, but only when prebooked (tel +47 97526609 / +47 98059117).
My travel tips
Car? Bringing your car to Flørli only makes sense if you have a lot of luggage or you plan to travel on to the other side of the fjord. Otherwise, I recommend parking it for free in Lauvvik, Forsand, Songesand or Lysebotn. Electric cars: there’s no chargers for electric cars in Flørli or any of the quays.
No car? Take a bus to Lauvvik quay (near Høle) or Forsand quay from where the ferries depart.
Book ferries. Capacity on board is limited. Though tickets can be purchased on board spontaneously, I recommend to book ahead so you are guaranteed a space. Off-season you also need to book upon leaving Flørli, to make sure the ferry calls port.
Use the fast service if you can. The car ferry is very slow and uses almost 2 hours to get from Lauvvik to Flørli. Pay a bit more and book the fast boat if you can.
Come to Flørli to visit Flørli! If your main objective is to visit Preikestolen or Kjerag – chose a different place to stay.
Day Tours with Local Guides
To Flørli on a daytrip is easily organised with a local guide – right from Stavanger city centre! Trips are organised by:
Lysefjorden Adventure, Hotel Pickup and hike: www.lysefjordenadventure.com/adventure/florli-4444
Troll Adventure, Hotel Pickup and hike: https://www.trolladventure.no/stavanger/florli/
Explore Lysefjoden, Hotel Pickup and hike: www.lysefjorden.com
Bright idea!
rent a small boat and come in by yourself! Read more on Safeboatrental.no