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Rockheim
Rockheim is Norway’s national museum of popular music, with interactive exhibits and strong audiovisual design. It is modern, engaging, and widely loved.
Cheapest price
zł161
Average price
zł161
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kristiansund to Trondheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansund to Trondheim will cost around zł161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł161.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kristiansund for Trondheim on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 Kristiansund to Trondheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł161. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł161, and a ferry costs an average of zł229.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł161 Average price Cheapest | zł229 Average price | zł78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansund to Trondheim:
A bus is zł69 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansund to Trondheim costing on average zł229.
Other travel options to Trondheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about -1h -53m sooner (4h 15m by bus vs 3h 22m by car) and save roughly zł-82.69 compared to fuel and tolls (zł161 vs zł78). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł161 |
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansund to Trondheim buses for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 AM Nerparken | 4h15 | 9:45 AM Trondheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kristiansund to Trondheim run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł161 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 05:30. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price zł161 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 5:30 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Rockheim is Norway’s national museum of popular music, with interactive exhibits and strong audiovisual design. It is modern, engaging, and widely loved.
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Nidelva Riverfront offers scenic walks, waterside views, and postcard scenes of old warehouses. It is one of the best ways to experience the city’s character.
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Very high for tourists versus most European cities; hotels, dining, and alcohol are costly, though buses are reliable and help limit transport spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; tipping in cafes is optional.
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