Getting around in Troms is easiest if you have your own car. There are reasonably good roads all over the county. The main road network is mostly of quite good standard. Some roads are narrow and windy, this is especially true when it comes to local roads. Traffic levels are low, except in and around the largest towns.
If you do not have a car, bus might be a good option, maybe even the only option. Most communities in the county can be reached by bus. There are regular bus connections between the larger towns, normally several buses each day. There are also regular connections to Alta in Finnmark county and Narvik in Nordland county. When it comes to smaller communities there might be a very limited service, maybe just a few buses during the week. It's important to plan ahead and check the timetables!
Many coastal communities can be reached by catamaran from the nearest town; Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø or Skjervøy. There are also catamaran routes between these towns. Hurtigruten travels most of the Norwegian coast and also calls at these four ports.
Air travel is possible between Tromsø and Harstad Evenes airport, and between Tromsø and Storslett Sørkjosen airport. If you book your ticket well in advance this is likely to be the cheapest and fastest way of travelling between these places.
Timetables for most city- local- and regional buses, catamarans and ferries in Troms county can be found at 177troms.no. Unfortunately this page is in Norwegian only. Look for "Rutetabeller".
