Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL)
Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) is the public transportation company in the Faroe Island. General-purpose for SSL is to provide transport to all islands by ferry or bus for locals, travelers, and cargo. SSL has 33 routes where 9 are by ferry and 24 by bus. To provide these services there are 8 ferries and 40 busses.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices are based on where you are traveling from and to. Check the SSL website below for updated prices. SSL do also provide helicopter services, which is operated by Atlantic Airways. SSL do also offer travel cards for visitors
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How to Ride the System
Going on a bus
If you wish to travel with a bus please make a sign to the bus driver and make yourself visible at an existing bus stop. All passengers should be ready to board the bus when it arrives and all passengers should have either travel cards or the correct change ready for the fare. Discounts are only given to passengers with applicable discount cards.Â
Going on a ship
Passengers on foot should have boarded the ship before the ship is supposed to depart according to the valid timetable. Cars should be on harbor at least 15 minutes before departure.
Rules
Luggage
Luggage on a bus: Passengers may take hand luggage on the bus (handbags, small rucksacks or bags). For safety reasons larger instruments and other large luggage must be put into the luggage compartment. If a passenger wants to take their instrument into the bus and the driver allows this a ticket must be paid for the instrument.
Luggage on a ferry: Passengers (without cars) can take luggage on board which weighs no more than 40 kg each. Heavier luggage must be transported as goods through the SL Cargo.
Luggage and overcoats are the passengers´ own responsibility.
Prams or Pushchairs
If there is room in the bus prams and pushchairs may be taken on the bus without charge. It is the passengers´own responsibility to make sure that prams and pushchairs make it onto and off the bus. Passengers should also make sure that the brakes are on and that prams and pushchairs do not disturb the other travelers. If there is no room on the bus prams or pushchairs should go into the trunk. Please note that not all buses have room for prams and pushchairs.
Bicycles
If there is room in the bus passengers may bring bicycles on the bus. This service is free since it differs when there is room on bus; e.g. if it's a small buss, you can not take the bicycle onboard.Â
Eating and Drinking
Beverages or food may not be brought onto the bus.
Mobile phones
Passengers may use mobile phones on busses and ferries, if this does not disturb other travelers.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed on board the buses or ferries. There are however certain areas on the ferry decks where smoking is allowed.
Pets
Pets, excluding guide dogs, are not allowed inside the bus. If travel with small pets is necessary these pets must be in cages and these cages will be put in the luggage compartment of the bus. In the smaller busses without luggage compartments you cannot travel with your pets.
On the ferry: Passengers are allowed to bring small pets on board the ferry if the pet is in a disclosed cage. Please note that pets may only be brought to certain areas of the ferry.
Passengers who travel with pets who are not disclosed in cages, baskets, boxes or purses should contact the crew. The crew will then assign the pet to a certain area of the ferry.
Guide dogs are excluded from the above mentioned rules.
Unwritten Rules & Etiquette
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Lost & Found
If a traveler has forgotten belongings and/or luggage on the bus or the ferry the traveler can call (+298) 343030. The traveler might get information about the lost belongings or luggage or a phone number to call concerning the lost belongings or luggage. Lost belongings will only be stored for 1 calendar month. SL does not take responsibility for any lost or forgotten luggage and belongings.
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