Moss–Horten Ferry

Moss–Horten Ferry
Bastø Ferry
MF Bastø II in Moss
WaterwayOslofjord
Transit typeDouble-ended
RouteNorwegian National Highway 19
CarriesAutomobiles and passengers
TerminalsMoss
Horten
OperatorBastø Fosen
AuthorityNorwegian Public Roads Administration
Began operation1934
System length10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi)
Travel time30 min
Headway30 min
No. of vesselsMF Bastø I
MF Bastø II
MF Bastø III
Daily ridership3720 (2008)
Daily vehicles4086 (2008)
Websitebasto-fosen.no

The Moss–Horten Ferry is an automobile ferry on Norwegian National Highway 19 that connects the counties of Vestfold and Østfold at the quays of Moss and Horten. The 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) crossing of Oslofjord is performed with three double-ended ferries operated by Bastø Fosen, making the crossing in 30 minutes, with departures twice an hour. In 2008 the line had a daily ridership of 3720 people and 4086 vehicles. It is the most trafficked car ferry line in Norway.