- Must visit
Hvalfangstmuseet
Main local museum covering whaling, shipping and town history, with practical exhibits that explain Sandefjord’s defining industries.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 48 m
Buses on Sep 05
5
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kristiansand to Sandefjord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Sandefjord will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 5 buses from Kristiansand to Sandefjord, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Sandefjord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 26m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 12:12AM | Arrival Time 03:19AM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:12AM | Arrival Time 03:19AM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 04:16AM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Express Norway | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Sandefjord buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h45 | 8:15 PM Sandefjord, Fokserød | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h50 | 8:50 PM Sandefjord, Fokserød | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Sandefjord, Fokserød | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 2h35 | 12:35 AM Sandefjord, Fokserød | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 PM Kristiansand | 2h50 | 5:50 PM Sandefjord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kristiansand to Sandefjord run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Sandefjord — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sandefjord trip today.
Main local museum covering whaling, shipping and town history, with practical exhibits that explain Sandefjord’s defining industries.
Full-scale replica of a Viking ship connected to the Gokstad find, offering a vivid introduction to local Viking heritage.
Working artist home and sculpture park at Midtåsen, combining architecture, landscape and works by Anders Jahre’s era artists.
Harbor promenade with marina views, public art and easy access to key sights, especially pleasant in summer and at sunset.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and historic facades, ideal for strolling and sensing everyday life in Sandefjord.
Forested hill area with paths and viewpoints above town, popular for short hikes and broad views over the fjord.
Fresh North Sea shrimp often served open-faced on bread or with mayonnaise and lemon. A classic coastal treat tied to Vestfold fishing culture.
Pickled herring served in vinegar or creamy sauces. A traditional Norwegian staple found at festive tables and coastal homes.
Salt-cured and dried cod, usually soaked and cooked before serving. Long important in Norway's food history and coastal trade.
Refined waterfront dining known for seafood and seasonal Norwegian ingredients in an elegant historic setting at the harbor hotel.
Popular casual seafood restaurant by the harbor, known for shrimp, fish dishes, and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Well-regarded bistro and wine bar serving seasonal plates and classic dishes in a stylish but informal town-center setting.
Sandefjord is costly versus many European cities; hotels, dining, and local transit are usually pricier, though cards are widely accepted and budget supermarket meals can help.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or add 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Sandefjord Fokserød -> Sandefjord sentrum, Sandefjord
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kristiansand to Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kristiansand to Sandefjord buses use the Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon to Sandefjord, Fokserød station pair. Use this guide to compare Kristiansand and Sandefjord bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon is 2 km from Kristiansand city centre. Public transport options include:
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station), Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km), Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
Available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Elevators, ramps.
Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) is 4 km from Kristiansand city centre. Public transport options include:
Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset). ATMs are available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset).
Ticket office support is available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset).
Available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Sandefjord, Fokserød is 5 km from Sandefjord city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandefjord, Fokserød has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café and fast food options available inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sandefjord, Fokserød.
Available at Sandefjord, Fokserød: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandefjord, Fokserød: Elevators, ramps.
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