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Arriving in Fugloy by boat
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Public transport links you to every corner of the islands and offers a cost-effective alternative to renting a car. Public transit offers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery while having a worry-free ride with an experienced driver. It often also allows for more time at each destination, giving you the chance to grab an extra cup of coffee or even a beer.
We recommend blending the convenience of public transportation with memorable hikes along historic village trails. Additionally, most buses allow you to bring a bicycle, providing a leisurely and eco-conscious way to explore the Faroe Islands.
PUBLIC BUSSES & FERRIES
The Faroe Islands are connected by large blue buses that travel between the airport, Tórshavn, and the larger towns. Additionally, smaller buses and ferries are available to explore less-travelled routes.
Refer to the provided schedules for information on using public transportation to visit popular attractions. It's important to note that all of these trips are designed as day excursions from Tórshavn.
TIPS FOR DAY TRIPS
The bus from Tórshavn stops at the harbour in Klaksvík,
where the ferry will take you to Kalsoy. Arriving in Syðradalur, walk directly
onto bus 506 heading north to Trøllanes.
Here, you'll have time to hike to the lighthouse and back. At 13:15, the bus takes you to Mikladalur,
where you can eat at café Eðge (closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays), next
to the famous Seal Woman statue. The bus from Trøllanes leaves at 14:35 and
stops in Mikladalur at 14:45. You'll arrive in Klaksvík at 15:30 and have an
hour to explore the town before returning to Tórshavn.
Take bus 300 from Tórshavn to the village of Sørvágur (the final stop). From here, bus 350 drives you to Gásadalur. You can step off before the tunnel and take the scenic and challenging hike to the village. You can also drive straight to Gásadalur and hike the other way around. Take bus 350 back to Sørvágur and board bus 300 to return to Tórshavn by 13:55.
If you have a bicycle, we recommend bringing it to Sørvágur. You can explore the views and attractions along the road to Gásadalur, including a coffee stop in the village of Bøur, known for its beach and scenic view of the Tindhólmur islet.
Enjoy a two-hour journey to the south of the Faroe Islands
with Smyril, the largest ferry in the country. Upon arrival, take bus 700 from
the ferry terminal to Vágur. Vágur has shops, cafés and nearby scenic cliffs.
We recommend the 2.5-hour hike from Vágur to the village of Fámjin. In Fámjin,
visit the Church where the first Faroese flag is displayed. From here, bus 701
will take you back to the ferry terminal at 14:50. You'll have time to visit
the nearby culture house SALT before Smyril departs from the ferry terminal.
Take bus 400 from Tórshavn and get off at the stop after the only bridge across the atlantic - at Oyrarbakki. At Oyrarbakki, it is possible to catch bus 200 to Gjógv
or 201 to Tjørnuvík; however, the frequency is low. If you bring your bike
along, you can ride to Saksun or Tjørnuvík in about 50 minutes to both destinations. You'll have
time to explore and enjoy the many sights before heading back to Oyrarbakki,
where bus 400 takes you back to Tórshavn at 14:15 or 15:55.
