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Sørlandets Kunstmuseum
The main art museum in central Kristiansand, featuring Norwegian and regional art, temporary exhibitions, and a strong local cultural profile.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Larvik to Kristiansand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Larvik to Kristiansand will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 21 buses that leave Larvik for Kristiansand on Sat, Jun 20, 21 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Larvik to Kristiansand 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 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Larvik to Kristiansand:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Larvik to Kristiansand costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 17m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:37AM | Arrival Time 03:18AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:13AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:07PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:13PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:13PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:37PM | Arrival Time 01:31AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Larvik to Kristiansand buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:43 PM Larvik | 2h32 | 8:15 PM Kristiansand | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 PM Larvik | 2h32 | 9:15 PM Kristiansand | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
VY190 | 12:37 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h41 | 3:18 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:08 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h37 | 11:45 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:37 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h41 | 12:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:13 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h32 | 12:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:37 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h41 | 1:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:13 AM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h32 | 1:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:07 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h41 | 2:48 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:13 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h32 | 2:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 12:37 PM Larvik, Skyveien (Farriseidet) | 2h41 | 3:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Larvik to Kristiansand run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 22:37. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 32m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 10:37 PM |
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