🚢 Transport & Ferries on Suðuroy
How to get to the island and travel around
1. Smyril – Ferry between Tórshavn and Suðuroy
The ferry Smyril sails between Tórshavn and Krambatangi (right next to the Penthouse). The crossing takes about 2 hours.
Booking – important:
It is recommended to reserve your ticket in advance.
Note: On freight departures, cargo has priority on the car deck. Space for regular cars is released only 2 hours before departure. You may queue, but space is not guaranteed.
All bookings: ssl.fo
Arrival:
The ferry arrives at Krambatangi harbour, just 1 minute from the Penthouse. You drive off the ferry and arrive immediately.
🚌 Buses on Suðuroy (Bygdaleiðir)
Two bus routes operate on Suðuroy, and both stop at Krambatangi (marked as Ferjulegan in the timetable). Ideal for guests without a car.
Bus 700 – Sumba ↔ Vágur ↔ Tvøroyri
Route: Sumba – Lopra – Vágur – Porkeri – Hov – Øravík – Tvøroyri
Notes:
Some departures require call‑ahead (T).
Times vary depending on the day.
Timetable: ssl.fo → Bygdaleiðir → 700
Bus 701 – Fámjin ↔ Tvøroyri ↔ Sandvík
Route: Fámjin – Øravík – Tvøroyri – Nes – Hvalba – Sandvík
Notes:
Some departures require call‑ahead (T).
Timetable: ssl.fo → Bygdaleiðir → 701
Payment on buses:
Cash or card.
MobilePay is not available in the Faroe Islands.
🚕 Taxis on Suðuroy
Premium Taxi – entire island
Premium Taxi 727 727 offers taxi and limousine service across Suðuroy and can also drive elsewhere in the Faroe Islands by arrangement. They are always open.
Contact:
📞 +298 727727
📧 [email protected]
📍 Bakkavegur 29, Porkeri
Taxi 252525 – Tvøroyri & surroundings
A widely used taxi service on Suðuroy. Operates in and around Tvøroyri and can pick up at Krambatangi by arrangement.
Contact:
📞 +298 252525
🚗 Driving on Suðuroy
Suðuroy is easy to drive on, and the roads are good.
Distances from the Penthouse:
Tvøroyri: 4.5 km – 7 min
Hvalba: 10.7 km – 11 min
Vágur: approx. 15 km – 15 min
Fámjin: 11.3 km – 15 min
Sandvík: 15.8 km – 19 min
Sumba: 26.7 km – 27 min
Akraberg: 29.1 km – 31 min
Parking is free almost everywhere.
⭐ Guest Tips
• Reserve your ferry ticket early
• Check the weather before longer trips
• Carry some cash for buses and small shops
• Roads are good, but strong wind or fog can appear suddenly — take it easy