4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kristiansand to Larvik
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kristiansand to Larvik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Larvik will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 19 buses that leave Kristiansand for Larvik on Sat, Jun 20, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus10:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon1:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:30 PM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon6:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon12:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon3:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon10:02 AMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon1:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon6:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon12:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon3:02 PMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM2h32Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon10:02 AMLarvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet)$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kristiansand to Larvik
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Larvik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Larvik:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kristiansand to Larvik costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Larvik take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Kristiansand to Larvik Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:38AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:38PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Live departures
Kristiansand to Larvik bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Larvik buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 VY190 | 7:00 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 9:38 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 10:02 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 8:00 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 10:38 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 11:02 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 9:00 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 11:38 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 12:02 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 10:00 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 12:38 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 1:02 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 11:00 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 1:38 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 12:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 2:38 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 3:02 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VY190 | 2:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h38 | 4:38 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h32 | 5:02 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kristiansand to Larvik
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Buses from Kristiansand to Larvik run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:07. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 27m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as, Nor-Way Bussekspress from Kristiansand to LarvikYou can travel by bus between Kristiansand to Larvik with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as, Nor-Way Bussekspress for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kristiansand to Larvik
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kristiansand to Larvik by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Larvik, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kristiansand to Larvik
Most Kristiansand to Larvik buses use the Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon to Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) station pair. Use this guide to compare Kristiansand and Larvik bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kristiansand station do buses to Larvik leave from?
Getting to Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon from Kristiansand city centre
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon is 2 km from Kristiansand city centre. Public transport options include:
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon bus station facilities and services
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station), Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km), Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) from Kristiansand city centre
Getting to Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) from Larvik city centre
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