The cheapest and fastest buses from Oslo to Kristiansand
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oslo to Kristiansand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Kristiansand will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 14 buses that leave Oslo for Kristiansand on Wed, Nov 19, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 18 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €169 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Oslo to Kristiansand Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Go-Ahead Nordic | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:48AM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:31AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Oslo to Kristiansand bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Kristiansand buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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VY190 | 5:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 9:18 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h25 | 10:45 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 11:18 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:30 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 1:48 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 2:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 3:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 5:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 6:00 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 6:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 7:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h15 | 7:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:30 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h00 | 7:30 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 8:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
F5 | 4:25 PM Oslo | 4h20 | 8:45 PM Kristiansand | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 4h18 | 9:18 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oslo to Kristiansand
Buses from Oslo to Kristiansand run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:31. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:31 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress from Oslo to KristiansandYou can travel by bus between Oslo to Kristiansand with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oslo to Kristiansand
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon, located 3.2 miles (5.1 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Kristiansand Dyrepark, a popular zoo and amusement park featuring a variety of animals and themed attractions
- Kristiansand Cathedral, a historic church known for its impressive architecture and cultural significance
- Fiskebrygga, a lively fish market area offering fresh seafood and waterfront dining experiences
- Odderøya, a scenic island with hiking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding area
- Posebyen, the old town district with charming wooden houses and a glimpse into the city's past.
- Visit the Sørlandets Kunstmuseum to explore contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events
- Enjoy a boat tour around the archipelago for stunning views and a unique perspective of Kristiansand
- Attend a concert or event at Kilden Performing Arts Centre, known for its striking architecture and vibrant cultural scene
- Relax at Bystranda, a city beach perfect for sunbathing and swimming during the summer months
- Explore the Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden for insights into local flora and fauna.
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- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Oslo to Kristiansand, follow these tips:
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oslo to Kristiansand
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Cafe (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 54, 74 Metro: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: L1, L2, L3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station)
- Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km)
- Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 01, 02, 10, 13 Train: R11, R50
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