Shuttlebus Hardanger
Try the most famous hiking trails in Hardanger. We provide transport by bus/taxi.

TOUR FROM:
Lofthus & Kinsarvik to Dronningstien
H.M. Queen Sonja’s panoramic tour
In the period from May 24 – September 30, we operate daily between Lofthus and Kinsarvik to the starting point of Dronningstien (Røte). In July and August, we run several departures daily.
In the period May 24 – June 29: 2 departures per day
In the period June 30 – August 24: 3 departures per day
In the period August 25 – September 30: 2 departures per day
Transport to Dronningstien must be pre-booked no later than 20:00 the evening before.
From Lofthus, the bus departs from the following locations in the morning:
• Parking lot at Ullensvang Church
• Lofthus center at Ullensvang Frisør (Lofthus Ekspedisjon building)
• Hotel Ullensvang at the reception
• Lofthus Camping at the reception
NOTE! Due to construction work in Lofthus center, there are no parking spaces available. We recommend parking at Røte (and taking the bus back from Lofthus after the hike) or in Kinsarvik in the area by the sea near the Esso station. There are plenty of parking spaces here. You can take the bus further up to Røte and back from Lofthus to Kinsarvik after the hike.
The driving time from Lofthus to Røte is approximately 15-25 minutes.
In Kinsarvik, we depart from:
• Esso station
If you book a trip from Kinsarvik, the return from Lofthus to Kinsarvik is included in the price.
Return transport after the hike does not need to be pre-booked.
Return transport is available from these locations:
• Lofthus Sideri (Eidnes)
• Lofthus Frisør (intersection of Rv 13 / Hellelandsvegen (NOTE: No boarding at Bunnpris) See map
Return transport from Lofthus to Røte/Kinsarvik runs between 14:00 and 19:00. The buses run regularly, and the time between each departure will vary depending on traffic.
Most people choose to hike from Røte to Lofthus (a 5-6 hour hike).
If you choose to hike from Lofthus to Røte, you can book transport back to the starting point. To arrange pickup at Røte, call 911 74 349 / 48 25 65 67 when you have passed the trail (to Heng) and started on the tractor road towards Røte (which takes about 45 minutes to walk).
Dogs on the bus:
Dogs are allowed on the bus. Small dogs (under 5 kg) travel for free. Large dogs (over 5 kg) cost NOK 50. (Round trip Kinsarvik NOK 75,-)
Due to limited space for dogs, it is best to call and check availability in advance.
If you need transport outside the scheduled routes or to other locations such as Husedalen or Trolltunga/Skjeggedal, please contact us for further arrangements.
Call 911 74 349 / 48 25 65 67
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Would you like to book a trip to other destinations in the area? Contact us for pricing.
Send us an email or call us at 911 74 349 / 482 56 567 for information and booking.