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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kristiansand to Gjerstad
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kristiansand to Gjerstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Gjerstad will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 6 trains that leave Kristiansand for Gjerstad on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
9:54 AM1h31Kristiansand11:25 AMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers- 11:55 AM1h30Kristiansand1:25 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 1:46 PM1h43Kristiansand3:29 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 3:56 PM1h30Kristiansand5:26 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 5:54 PM1h31Kristiansand7:25 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 11:55 AM1h30Kristiansand1:25 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 3:56 PM1h30Kristiansand5:26 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 9:54 AM1h31Kristiansand11:25 AMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 5:54 PM1h31Kristiansand7:25 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
- 7:52 PM1h33Kristiansand9:25 PMGjerstad Stasjon$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kristiansand to Gjerstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Gjerstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Gjerstad:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Gjerstad costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Gjerstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.71 (€-0.58). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Kristiansand to Gjerstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Gjerstad trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 AM Kristiansand | 1h30 | 1:25 PM Gjerstad Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:46 PM Kristiansand | 1h43 | 3:29 PM Gjerstad Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:56 PM Kristiansand | 1h30 | 5:26 PM Gjerstad Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 9:54 AM Kristiansand | 1h31 | 11:25 AM Gjerstad Stasjon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kristiansand to Gjerstad
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Trains from Kristiansand to Gjerstad run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:37 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
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